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Own Bank CDs? Watch Out for This

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerAug 22, 2024 12:05 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

There is a common but little known catch in the fine print of bank CDs that can be costly.

Retiring? Use Your Annual Leave Lump Sum to Build a Certificate of Deposit Ladder

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterJun 16, 2022 8:33 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Your annual leave at retirement is an opportunity to start that emergency fund you’ve been neglecting.

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March 13, 2026

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L 2055 $21.2355 -0.77% -0.90%
L 2060 $21.2330 -0.77% -0.90%
L 2065 $21.2304 -0.77% -0.91%
L 2070 $12.5829 -0.77% -0.91%
L 2075 $10.9912 -0.77% -0.91%
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