How much money should you deposit in a CD now? Here's what experts say
When you open a CD, the right deposit amount depends on your budget and goals. Here's how to determine what it is.
Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. In addition to CBS, Aly's work has been published in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, U.S. News and World Report, Yahoo Finance, and Fortune, among others. She has a bachelor's degree from the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at TCU.
When you open a CD, the right deposit amount depends on your budget and goals. Here's how to determine what it is.
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