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Banking Basics

CD rates: Historical trendline

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

Pros and cons of CD investing

Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

Fed holds off on raising rates

The higher rates rise, the more Fed watchers wonder: Is the Fed about done?

The Fed’s dot plot, explained

This Fed communication tool is important, but be cautious when interpreting it.

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