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Investing Tip #228: Compare the Effective Annual Rate on Bank Deposits

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Compare the effective annual rate on bank depositsInterest rates are generally quoted as annual interest rates. Some banks compound or pay interest on a monthly, quarterly or half-yearly basis.

If you take into consideration the effect of periodicity, the effective annual rate works higher than the quoted annual interest rate. While investing, compare the effective annual rate on bank deposits.

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