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Old 31 March 2018, 03:44 AM   #1
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Is it a good time to buy CD (Certificate Deposits)?

I was checking out CD's earlier today and was surprised to see they climb up to 2.75% APY for a 5 year deposit.
I know 5 years is a lot but still 2.75% is not that bad. What do you guys think would you invest into a 5 year CD today ?
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Old 31 March 2018, 04:06 AM   #2
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Sorry, that I can't answer. However, my band is releasing a CD in June and that would be a perfect time to buy.
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Old 31 March 2018, 04:34 AM   #4
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i wouldn't tie money up that long for that amount of return. Id rather make somewhere around 1/2 of that in a savings account if you are going ultra conservative with risk.
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i wouldn't tie money up that long for that amount of return. Id rather make somewhere around 1/2 of that in a savings account if you are going ultra conservative with risk.


What bank has a savings account paying 1.375? I have a savings account at Chase with almost $60K in it and my monthly interest payment is .53. Yes, 53 cents. It’s purpose is an emergency/ rainy day fund so don’t want to tie it up, or move it to my brokerage account where it’s harder to access, but I’d love to get a better rate.


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Old 31 March 2018, 05:27 AM   #6
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What bank has a savings account paying 1.375? I have a savings account at Chase with almost $60K in it and my monthly interest payment is .53. Yes, 53 cents. It’s purpose is an emergency/ rainy day fund so don’t want to tie it up, or move it to my brokerage account where it’s harder to access, but I’d love to get a better rate.


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Old 31 March 2018, 06:03 AM   #7
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What bank has a savings account paying 1.375? I have a savings account at Chase with almost $60K in it and my monthly interest payment is .53. Yes, 53 cents. It’s purpose is an emergency/ rainy day fund so don’t want to tie it up, or move it to my brokerage account where it’s harder to access, but I’d love to get a better rate.


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Discover, Ally, Capital One, the list goes on... I believe theyre currently at 1.5%apy
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What bank has a savings account paying 1.375? I have a savings account at Chase with almost $60K in it and my monthly interest payment is .53. Yes, 53 cents. It’s purpose is an emergency/ rainy day fund so don’t want to tie it up, or move it to my brokerage account where it’s harder to access, but I’d love to get a better rate.


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I get 1.75 % on my first $ 25,000 and just under 1 % for anything over that. Credit union. To heck with banks.
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Old 31 March 2018, 04:37 AM   #10
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Sorry, that I can't answer. However, my band is releasing a CD in June and that would be a perfect time to buy.
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Make sure you post all the details in June, because I'll buy one for sure.

How much for an autographed one?
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Sorry, that I can't answer. However, my band is releasing a CD in June and that would be a perfect time to buy.

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Let us know when it is out!!!


As to the OP question, nope. In a rising rate environment I have a feeling you will regret that move.


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Old 31 March 2018, 02:09 PM   #13
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I was checking out CD's earlier today and was surprised to see they climb up to 2.75% APY for a 5 year deposit.
I know 5 years is a lot but still 2.75% is not that bad. What do you guys think would you invest into a 5 year CD today ?
My apologies to the OP for the shameless plug. Greedy redirect indeed, sorry.

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Let us know when it is out!!!


As to the OP question, nope. In a rising rate environment I have a feeling you will regret that move.


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I see a TRF group buy in our future!

Thanks, gents!

Really proud of this recording and was thrilled to have a big hand in it's development. Hope to have it released by June, shall keep y'all posted.
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Sorry, that I can't answer. However, my band is releasing a CD in June and that would be a perfect time to buy.
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Let us know when dp!!!

Ps: nice thread jacking! Knew you could do it!
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Old 1 April 2018, 12:04 AM   #15
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Ps: nice thread jacking! Knew you could do it!
Will do, CJ!

Yeah, never waste an opportunity for a shameless plug.
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Nice one Dan.


and I will buy your CD if you’ll ship it here?
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and I will buy your CD if you’ll ship it here?
Thanks! I'd be happy to ship but we'll have download options as well, your preference.
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Aaah. Perfect. I think I can figure out how to do that.
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By recent standards, no, not that bad.
But still not a rate to be happy about.
We all have different needs, risk tolerances, etc, so I can only speak for myself, but that number isn't anywhere near the rate I'd be willing to lend them money at.
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I was checking out CD's earlier today and was surprised to see they climb up to 2.75% APY for a 5 year deposit.
I know 5 years is a lot but still 2.75% is not that bad. What do you guys think would you invest into a 5 year CD today ?
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I'm currently buying 2 yr CD's. Not much lower than 5 yr rates and doesn't tie the money up too long with rates likely to increase.
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I was checking out CD's earlier today and was surprised to see they climb up to 2.75% APY for a 5 year deposit.
I know 5 years is a lot but still 2.75% is not that bad. What do you guys think would you invest into a 5 year CD today ?


If you want to start now, but are concerned a better rate will come around, and want safety all the while - consider an old-fashioned solution - a CD Ladder system of investing.

https://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/...-worth-it.aspx


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If you want to start now, but are concerned a better rate will come around, and want safety all the while - consider an old-fashioned solution - a CD Ladder system of investing.

https://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/...-worth-it.aspx


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Thanks for the tip! Currently saving cash for next car in a credit union CD.

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I wouldn't tie up any cash for 5 years right now at anywhere near that low a rate.
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I wouldn't tie up any cash for 5 years right now at anywhere near that low a rate.
Any friendly advice to save for teenage driver? The $$ I expect to spend is already there. Should I flip over to a money market for easier access?? Have no clue exactly when a 2nd car will be needed.
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1 year max. 6 MO CD’s are around 1.5%, so the 1% premium is not worth the extra 4.5 years.
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I don't know much about buying CDs. I just bought a bunch of 8-tracks though.
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I don't know much about buying CDs. I just bought a bunch of 8-tracks though.
I just helped my bro. drop off VHS tapes, record player & old vinyls that nnnnnnoooobody would’ve listened to. Afterwards, we went out for tacos...

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Without getting into too much detail about my employer (one of the “big banks”) I’ll give you some info that should help with your decision.

I have been a banker/account executive/branch manager for most of my banking career. Right now if you came in to my bank to open a CD we have 2 promos:

New or existing client bringing in new funds - 13 month CD at 1.60% APY. Minimum deposit 25k

Existing client with existing funds- 19 month CD at 1.60% APY.
Minimum deposit 5k

These are the best promo CDs I have seen at my employer since 2008.

Cost of living goes up roughly 3% every year. If you don’t invest in something that will get you at least that much in return annually then you are just “losing money slowly.” Should you need to close the CD before maturity, there is often a penalty involved which surpasses the amount of interest you would have earned had you not closed the CD and carried it out to full term. Chose wisely.

My personal opinion is 5 years is way too much for a CD. Better off investing in some high grade corporate bonds. Better rate of return (of course that only applies if you again carry it out to the full term.). The bonds tend to fluctuate (as any investment) but if you don’t panic and stay put, you should do much better than that CD you were looking at. You can sell the bond at any time with no penalties as opposed to the CD.

I give that same advice to all my clients. CDs are “safe” but there are better options if you truly plan on not using that money for 5 years. Just my 2 cents as a banker.

That being said there is plenty of good advice on here already. Shop around and don’t be in a hurry. And most importantly of all, make sure you fully understand the product before you jump in.

Best of luck.
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Without getting into too much detail about my employer (one of the “big banks”) I’ll give you some info that should help with your decision.

I have been a banker/account executive/branch manager for most of my banking career. Right now if you came in to my bank to open a CD we have 2 promos:

New or existing client bringing in new funds - 13 month CD at 1.60% APY. Minimum deposit 25k

Existing client with existing funds- 19 month CD at 1.60% APY.
Minimum deposit 5k

These are the best promo CDs I have seen at my employer since 2008.

Cost of living goes up roughly 3% every year. If you don’t invest in something that will get you at least that much in return annually then you are just “losing money slowly.” Should you need to close the CD before maturity, there is often a penalty involved which surpasses the amount of interest you would have earned had you not closed the CD and carried it out to full term. Chose wisely.

My personal opinion is 5 years is way too much for a CD. Better off investing in some high grade corporate bonds. Better rate of return (of course that only applies if you again carry it out to the full term.). The bonds tend to fluctuate (as any investment) but if you don’t panic and stay put, you should do much better than that CD you were looking at. You can sell the bond at any time with no penalties as opposed to the CD.

I give that same advice to all my clients. CDs are “safe” but there are better options if you truly plan on not using that money for 5 years. Just my 2 cents as a banker.

That being said there is plenty of good advice on here already. Shop around and don’t be in a hurry. And most importantly of all, make sure you fully understand the product before you jump in.

Best of luck.
Hiram do you see savings rates going up as the Feds raise rates?

Seems like banks always raise the borrowing rates i.e. mortgage, new and used car loans , credit card interest during these Fed meeting .25 bump ups , but no benefit to savers..
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