Personal Finance SECTION 5.2
Types of Savings Plans Regular Savings Accounts Certificates of Deposit Money Market Accounts U.S. Savings Bonds
Regular Savings Accounts
Certificate of Deposit (CD) Savings alternative in which money is left on deposit for a stated period of time to earn a specific rate of return. The period of time is called the term. The date when the money becomes available to you is called the maturity date. Low risk way to invest your money.
CD Trade Offs To get higher interest rate you must
CD Investment Strategies Find out where you can get the best rate Considering the economy as you decide maturity date You may want to buy a long-term CD if interest rates are relatively high
Money Market Accounts Savings account that requires a minimum balance and ears interest that varies from month to month.
U.S. Savings Bonds Are debt securities issued by the US Department of Treasury to help pay for the U.S. Government’s borrowing needs.
Evaluating Savings Plans Rate of return Compounding
Evaluating Savings Plans Annual Percentage Yield
Evaluating Savings Plans Inflation
Evaluating Savings Plans Tax Considerations Liquidity
Evaluation Savings Plans Restrictions and Fees
Types of Checking Accounts Regular Checking Account Activity Accounts Interest Earning Checking Accounts
Evaluating Checking Accounts Restrictions Fees and charges Interest Special Services