My CD Is About To Mature

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  1. ABM

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    I have a sizeable bank CD that will mature at the end of this month. I'm considering renewing it, but not sure. I have a job waiting for me in Oregon, but the income is not guaranteed. Therefore, I'm also considering turning the CD into something a bit more liquid.

    Any suggestions? Money Market?

    Thanks in advance.

    ABM
     
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    Sorry. This was meant for the OT Forum.
     
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    Dude just get an ipod. I can't remember the last CD I actually bought.
     
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    The new iPod shuffle came out yesterday. That probably would be the way to go!
     
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    I would recommend keeping your money liquid right now. Also, do NOT tell your wife about it. :ghoti:
     
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    ABM,

    One strategy is to split your funds into two or more piles, and stagger multiple CDs with the same term, so that if you need money quickly, you don't have to wait long for it. So, for example, you could split your money in quarters: put half in a six-month CD, half in a one-year CD, and in three months do the same with the other half. When each of the six-month CDs mature, you renew them for a 12-month term. Since typically longer-term CDs pay a slightly higher rate, you get the benefit of the better return, plus you don't sacrifice as much liquidity. Of course, right now I don't think that a longer term CD pays much more than a short-term one, if at all, but over time it works out.

    Depending on the size of your savings/checking account, you could possibly make due with just two or three CDs instead of four, but I'm sure you get the idea.

    Best,

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    Outstanding advice. Thank You!

    (I knew somebody would come through without being a smarta$$)
     
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