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Understand annualized deposit yield, the role of compounding, and the difference between an annual percentage and the interest earned over a shorter term. The worked examples focus on consistent assumptions rather than current bank offers.
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Understand the number on a CD offer, convert annualized yield into dollars, and avoid double-counting compound interest.
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