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A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings vehicle that pays interest over a certain amount of time, ranging from months to years. At the end of that term, you can renew it or cash it out and enjoy the interest. But when is CD renewal a good idea?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a tough decision. You could renew at the same rate, choose a different term or put the money into another income-generating option. We\u2019ll explain it all to help you weigh the options.\n<\/p>\n

How CD Renewals Work<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you put your money into a CD, it comes with a term. Some terms are as low as three months, others are for five years or more. Many lenders automatically roll the funds over into a new CD of the same length at the end of the term. The interest you scored on that original investment also is rolled into the new CD.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the current economic climate, where interest rates are relatively high, CDs can be an attractive investment option for those seeking a low-risk, fixed-income investment,\u201d said Cliff Ambrose, FRC, founder and wealth manager at Apex Wealth<\/a>. \u201cHigher interest rates mean that the yields on new CDs are more favorable than they have been in recent years, which could provide investors a decent return with very low risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

And you don\u2019t have to go with the default CD renewal term. You can cash out the funds and put them into a different investment or even choose a new CD with whatever term you want. But if you do nothing, the funds will probably renew, so it\u2019s important to decide before the expiration date.<\/p>\n

Aamir M. Chalisa, MBA, LUTCF, MDRT, serves as the general manager at Futurity First Insurance Group<\/a>. He said most banks are currently renewing the same or slightly higher rates on an auto-renewal, which means you likely won\u2019t improve your rate. But this is reflective of the industry as a whole.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMost banks will only offer good rates on six-month or one-year CDs as they are not sure where rates are headed,\u201d Chalisa said. \u201cThere is so much going on in our world\u2014with elections, war, protests, earnings reports \u2014 that banks are hedging rates for short-term gains.\u201d<\/p>\n

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5 Tips for Expiring CDs<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re happy with your current CDs or not, there\u2019s no harm in taking charge of your CD renewal. Here are some tips to help you make sure you\u2019re making the most of your savings.<\/p>\n

1. Note Your Expiration Date<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s easy to set and forget CDs, letting a CD renewal date come and go. Once it renews, you\u2019re locked in for another term. It\u2019s important to set a reminder so you won\u2019t miss the expiration date.<\/p>\n

But if you do happen to miss a CD renewal, it\u2019s not the end of the world. Some lenders charge penalties equal to only a couple of months of interest. While it often doesn\u2019t make financial sense to break a CD term to take advantage of a better rate, if you\u2019re accidentally locked in for another term, it\u2019s worth looking into.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s essential to evaluate any penalties or fees associated with withdrawing funds before maturity or closing the account with the current lender,\u201d said Doug Roller, founder at Crossroads Financial Group<\/a>. \u201cThese costs could offset any potential savings from a higher interest rate offered by another institution.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Understand Your Options<\/h3>\n

There are various types of CDs available. They are:<\/p>\n