What does a certificate of deposit (CD) typically involve?

Depositing money for a set term to earn interest.

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  1. Depositing money for a set term to earn interest ✔
  2. Buying shares of a company
  3. Borrowing money from a bank

Why: A CD is a bank deposit held for a set period that earns interest, often at a fixed rate.

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A CD locks in interest, not music.
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Answer: Depositing money for a set term to earn interest. A CD is a bank deposit held for a set period that earns interest, often at a fixed rate.

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    A certificate of deposit (CD)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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