How Risky Are Certificates of Deposit?
Life is all about balancing risks and rewards — especially when it comes to your finances. You want your money to earn interest at the highest rates, but you also want to safeguard your principal. Generally speaking, high-risk investments — like some stocks and bonds — yield higher returns than FDIC-insured bank products — like […]
3 Sweet Things to Know About Our No Penalty CD
Do you want to eat your cake and have it, too? Well, maybe you can—at least when it comes to savings options. If you like the fixed-rate security of certificates of deposit (CDs), but you’re worried about things like early withdrawal penalties or minimum deposit requirements, look no further. At Ally Bank, we’re used to […]
Earning a Reasonable Interest Rate – Savings Ins and Outs (Part 2)
The truth is, there's no need to settle for a meager annual percentage yield (APY) when it comes to savings. You can look beyond traditional banks to find rates that will put your savings to work for you. The case for savings. A savings account keeps your money at your disposal to withdraw when you […]
CD Withdrawal Penalty
When you open a CD, you agree that you will not withdraw the funds until the maturity date, which varies from a few months to several years after you open the account, depending on the term you choose. If you decide to withdraw the money before the term is up (maturity), you may have to […]
CD Maturity
Certificates of deposit (CDs) mature when their terms end. You'll often hear of a CD coming due, which simply means the term has ended. The length of time the CD accrues interest is the term, and CD term lengths vary from a few months to several years. Interest rates vary on different types of CDs. […]
Certificates of Deposit Maturity Date
When you open a certificate of deposit (CD), the bank lends the money out to earn interest. The bank pays you interest for the use of your funds. Generally, the longer you're willing to leave money in a certificate of deposit, the better the annual percentage yield (APY) you're likely to get. At the end […]
Certificate of Deposit Withdrawal
Because certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates can be higher than those of regular savings accounts, CDs are a worthwhile savings tool and can be a smart way to save for major purchases. But you should be aware of the certificate of deposit withdrawal terms on any account you consider. After all, you don't want […]
2 Tools to Free Your Time, Part 2: Savings Rate Calculator
When setting aside some of your money in savings, the process should be hassle-free. And when you find a great interest rate, you should be able to determine quickly what kind of return you can expect. The savings interest calculator from Ally Bank can help you see exactly what you’ll get for your money at […]
Freedom Can Be Found in the Right CD
When you open a certificate of deposit (CD), you agree that you will not withdraw the funds until the maturity date, which varies from a few months to several years after you open the account, depending on the term you choose. You can close a CD before the term ends, but you typically will pay […]
Choosing a Bank CD
CDs, or certificates of deposit, are among the safest ways to save money with a bank. The reason is simple: a CD, like any other bank account, is FDIC-insured up to the maximum allowed by law. Plus, you're more likely to earn a higher interest rate on a CD than a savings account. Be sure […]
