As investors, we all face common problems. Where can I find the best rate of return? What is a good stock to invest in? What do I do with my money in between investments? With the first two questions, limitless answers can apply. However, with the last question, there are two popular alternatives. A CD or money market account are both viable choices that should be investigated. But which one will give you the most bang for your buck?
CDs or certificates of deposit are basically like you giving the bank a loan. You give the bank a certain amount of money and they give you a certain amount of interest. The interest rate that you get is proportionate to how long the investment is. Before you ever deposit your money into a CD, you decide on how long the money will be invested. The longer you invest, the higher your interest rate will be. This is why older people are notorious for having many CDs because they simply want to keep the money they have at a reasonable interest rate.
CDs can range in time frames from a few weeks to years. It all depends on the investor. The bad thing about CDs is that you dont have access to your money. If you decide that...