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Term of the Day: Term Deposit

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October 7, 2015
Term Deposit

A term deposit is a deposit held at a financial institution that has a fixed term. These are generally short-term with maturities ranging anywhere from a month to a few years. When a term deposit is purchased, the lender (the customer) understands that the money can only be withdrawn after the term has ended or by giving a predetermined number of days notice. These types of financial products are sold by banks, thrift institutions and credit unions.

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