What Happens When a CD Matures? Key Options and How to Avoid Automatic Renewal

Learn what happens when a CD matures, how to manage your funds, and avoid automatic renewal with less favorable terms.

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Once a CD matures, you have a few options: you can withdraw the funds without penalty, renew the CD for a new term, or transfer the funds to another account. It's crucial to decide before the grace period ends to avoid automatic renewal at potentially less favorable terms.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What options do I have once my CD matures? Once your CD matures, you can withdraw the funds without penalty, renew the CD for a new term, or transfer the funds to another account.
  2. What is the grace period for a CD and why is it important? The grace period is the time after your CD matures when you can decide what to do with your funds without penalty. Acting within this period helps avoid automatic renewal at less favorable terms.
  3. What happens if I do not act before my CD's grace period ends? If you do not take action before the grace period ends, the CD will typically renew automatically, often at a lower interest rate or less favorable terms.

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