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Certificate of Deposits Georgia

An overview of Certificate of Deposits, including interest rates, types of CD’s, and terms and conditions associated with CD’s.

1. Local Companies

2. Overview

3. Step One: Buying a CD

4. Step Two: Paying Interest

5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

Law Offices of Fred L. Cavalli
404-370-1181
111 No. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA

Just Right Bonding Company
1-800-399-0778
1342 Bethune Street
Valdosta, GA

Paul V. Balducci, Attorney at Law
706-722-5100
1450 Greene Street
Augusta, GA

George B. Peters, Jr. Attorney At Law
(706) 424-8633
P.O. Box 7713
Athens, GA

"OO" Bonding Company
706-353-6467
1938 Lexington Rd
Athens, GA

Van Wieren Law Firm, LLC
404-680-7010
644 N. Highland Ave., N.E.
Atlanta, GA

eldridge enterprizes
678-886-8066
4115 hicks road
austell, GA

Nadal Investigative Services
678-269-6672
PO Box 7970
Atlanta, GA

Jackson Law Firm, LLC
(678) 370-9126
2285 Asquith Avenue
Marietta, GA

Ransopher, Tedrick & Smeal, LLP
770-475-4444
82 Thompson St
Alpharetta, GA

Certificate of Deposits, or CD’s, are also known as time deposits. Similar to savings accounts, CD’s are offered by banks, thrift shops, and financial institutions as a way for a depository to ensure that his/her money will be saved and collect interest for a given amount of time, hence the name “time deposit.”

CD’s can last for a given amount of time. Most are valued for either three months, six months, or one to five years. Once the CD has matured, you are able to take your money and the accumulated interest, and close the account. Often, people use CD’s to save money for things like houses, cars, retirement, and college educations.

Why would someone trust a bank with an amount of money used for such a wanted item? The answer is simple: CD’s are completely insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the FDIC, or the National Credit Union Administration, the NCUA, depending on whether or not you use a bank or credit union. That means that your money will not be lost if anything were to happen to the market or the bank itself.

Because of the large amount of money placed in CD’s, interest is usually higher because the money is not as readily available as it would be with a savings, checking, or any other type of account. Although the interest is significant, it is usually a fixed rate. Additionally, interest rates are usually defined by a set of guidelines:

1. The larger the principal, the larger the interest rate.
2. Depending on the credit, a longer term may or may not have a high interest rate.
3. Smaller financial institutions usually offer larger interest rates and vice versa.
4. Personal CD’s usually acquire higher interest than business CD’s
5. Uninsured banks and credit unions offer higher interest rates.

Now that you know about CD’s and their accompanying interest rates, let’s explore how you should go about the process of buying and maintaining your own CD.

3 . Step One: Buying a CD

As with most accounts, CD’s require a specific amount of money for instatement. However, unlike most other accounts, CD’s usually require a substantial amount of money. In the United States, the largest of all CD’s is called a “Jumbo CD.” Typically, these require $100,000 for opening. However, if you’re looking into this type, be careful. The FDIC only insures up to $95,000.

As with other accounts, there are different types of CD’s that may or may not apply to your specific needs. To better understand which CD is right for you, read below.

1. Callable CD’s

A callable CD is one that is similar to a traditional CD, but is mandated by the institution. Depending on risk level associated with this type of CD, a bank can determine if the CD is worth having or if it poses a risk to the institution. Because banks make money by selling these, you should make sure that, if you use this type of CD, your money is not at risk.

2. Brokered CD’s

A brokered CD is a CD that has been negotiated by a brokerage firm. Often, brokers are better informed about the market, and can negotiate a higher interest rate for your CD, as well as bringing more money to the institution.

Unlike a personal CD, a brokered CD is usually held by many other investors who each own a piece of the investment. Also like a traditional CD, brokers can withdraw money or resell the CD before it matures without fear of penalty.

4 . Step Two: Paying Interest

After purchasing a CD, a depository will receive a paper certificate also known as a passbook. This will show the periodic bank statements of the CD. Additionally, when scheduling interest payments, a depository can arrange for the funds to be taken from other accounts, or mailed to him/her. While some institutions allow the interest to be compounded into one, or a few large payments, most advise on smaller, lighter ones that can be managed through other accounts or through the mail.

5 . Featured Local Company

Law Offices of Fred L. Cavalli

404-370-1181
111 No. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA
www.cavallilaw.com

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Certificate of Deposits Georgia

1 . Local Companies

2 . Overview

3 . Step One: Buying a CD

4 . Step Two: Paying Interest

5 . Featured Local Company