Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Interest is compounded daily and credited to your account monthly. If you take money out of your CD during the agreed-upon term, before its maturity date, you’ll be charged a penalty for early ...

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