How to Invest in U.S. CDs Without an American Bank

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Discover how Certificates of Deposit (CDs) can offer stable and predictable investment opportunities, especially valuable for expatriates managing their finances from abroad. In this episode, Douglas Goldstein delves into the advantages of purchasing CDs through U.S. brokerage accounts, focusing on benefits for those living overseas, such as in Israel.

Learn the ins and outs of CDs within U.S. brokerage accounts, including FDIC insurance, diversification strategies to minimize risk, and the strategic advantage of creating a CD ladder to optimize returns over various terms.

Key topics include:

• Simplifying management of diversified CDs through a single brokerage account
• Structuring a CD ladder to capture the best interest rates over time
• Navigating the secondary market for CDs to meet liquidity needs without incurring significant losses

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