certificate of deposit
Noun
Meaning
a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest
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Although West Suburban Bank’s certificate of deposit (CD) accounts require high opening deposits, they offer some of the we’ve examined among community banks.
However, if a return on your deposits is a priority, you may want to open a higher interest account, like a certificate of deposit (see below).
If you want an intermediate length certificate of deposit, the Capital One 360 2-Year CD Account is your best option.
Your money is not locked away, like in the case of a CD, or certificate of deposit.