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BestCDguide.com is a great resource for individuals who may be about to buy a Certificate of Deposit (CD) from a bank or other financial institution. The site is also helpful for anyone who simply wants to become more knowledgable about the many features and terminology associated with CDs.

Select some or all of the CD characteristics and details below that most closely matches the type of information you would like to learn more about and click the "Display" button below. Click "Clear All" to start a new search.

1. Where to Buy CDs:

Banks & Credit Unions   Stock Brokerage Firms   Deposit Brokers  

2. What Financial Institutions Issue CDs
State Chartered Banks   State Chartered Trust Companies   National Banks   Credit Unions   Federal Savings & Loans   Federal Savings Banks/Thrifts  

3. Term
1 - 12 months   1 yr - 2 yrs   2 yrs - 5 yrs   5 yr - 10 yrs   10+ yrs  

4. Interest Rate
Fixed Rate   Step Rate   Variable Rate  

5. How is Interest Computed
Simple Interest   Compound Interest  

6. When is Interest Paid
Monthly   Quarterly  

7. How is Interest Paid
By Check   By Electronic Funds Transfer   Credited to Account  

8. Helpful CD Terms to Know
Automatic Reinvestment   Early Withdrawal Penalties   Callable CDs   Minimum Deposit   Add-on CDs   High Yield CDs   Jumbo CDs   FDIC Insured   NCUA Insured   Death Benefit  

9. Critical Information to Know Before You Buy A CD
Disclosure Statement   Maturity Date   Call Period   Issuer  

10. Comparable Savings Alternatives
Savings Deposits   Treasury Bills   Money Market Deposit Accounts   Money Market Funds  

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You can also search through the various Certificate of Deposit features listed above one at a time to learn more about each as you add to the characterstics of the type of CD you are looking for. Start below with the first CD feature of "Where to Buy CDs".
Where to Buy CDs

• Banks & Credit Unions
• Stock Brokerage Firms
• Deposit Brokers