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1. Withdrawing interest Often banks will give you the option of withdrawing interest as it accrues within your CD. You'll more commonly see this on long-term CDs (those with terms longer than 12 ...

Whichever direction you take, ensure that the institution you are working with is backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), which insures deposits up to $250,000 per customer, per bank.

What Is a Certificate of Deposit? A certificate of deposit is a safe, income-generating investment, as the funds are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. up to $250,000.

What Is a Certificate of Deposit? originally appeared on usnews.com Update 03/06/25: This story was previously published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

Opening a certificate of deposit (CD) has never been easier. You can do it online, from the comfort of your own home. Here’s what you need to know.

Initial deposit The “initial deposit” is the amount you agree to put into your CD at opening. CIT Bank, for instance, has a $1,000 minimum deposit for most of its CDs.

ICS (Insured Cash Sweep) and CDARS (Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service) are also available to give you access to multi-million-dollar FDIC insurance coverage through a single bank ...

3. State Department Federal Credit Union Jumbo Certificate APY: 4.40% to 5.30%; Minimum Deposit Amount: $100,000; Terms: 6 months to 60 months ...