3
votes
1answer
95 views

Better rate for investment between CD or savings

I have been considering either renewing my CD (Certificate of Deposit) from my local Credit Union which is at 1.35% APR (1.3591 %) dividend rate (monthly compounded) for one year. I recently noticed ...
14
votes
2answers
1k views

What is the best way to invest short term without losing principal?

My wife and I were planning to buy a house this year, but the plan fell through, so right now we are sitting on the money that we saved towards down payment and renovations (prior to now money was in ...
4
votes
3answers
108 views

Which bank(s) allow you to open AND close CDs online?

Most banks allow you to transfer money into a Certificate of Deposit (CD) using their website. However, once you open a CD you usually have to call to close or otherwise modify the CD account when it ...
5
votes
4answers
148 views

Should I save in a CD or in an online savings account?

What are the differences and/or trade-offs?