CD vs Treasury bonds: 5 factors to decide what's best for you
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Treasury bonds are generally considered some of the safest investments, but which one is best for your money?
Schwab Center for Financial Research fixed income strategist Cooper Howard joins Wealth with Brad Smith to outline five factors to take into consideration when deciding between investing in a CD or Treasury bond.
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