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The pros and cons of CD investing
Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.
Libby Wells is a former part-time editor at Bankrate. Previously, she was Bankrate's chief copy editor and a credit card reporter. Libby spent most of her career as a newspaper journalist and has more than 30 years of experience as a writer and editor.
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