My banker called a CD "basically cash" and that's when I knew I was done with banks

Blair Mitchell · 2026-10-27T00:50:03.242008+00:00

Went in to move $8,000 into a CD last month at my local branch. The rep kept calling it "basically cash" and rushed me through the signature page. I read it later and the early withdrawal penalty was 6 months of interest. That one line made me start comparing broker accounts instead of just trusting the branch. How do you all check penalty terms before signing anything?

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