Not exact matches
And while the interest you'll earn on money in a
savings account is low — around 1 % — you don't
face penalties when you need to withdraw the money.
In exchange for the higher interest rates CDs typically offer compared to a liquid
savings accounts, banks require that you leave the money in the account for the term of the CD or pay a
penalty for withdrawing your funds early, to make up for the losses the bank might
face.
A certificate of deposit can be a good, low - risk investment, but unlike
savings accounts, it requires a time commitment during which you can't access your money without
facing a
penalty.