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CD Laddering โ€” Staggered Maturities

Plan a CD ladder for regular liquidity and rate flexibility. Stagger maturities across 1-5 year terms.

Concept Fundamentals
$7,250
Total Interest
$57,250
Final Value
$10,000
Per CD
2.90%
Avg Rate
Plan Ladder

Why This Matters for Your Finances

Why: CD ladders provide liquidity as each rung matures. You can reinvest at current rates.

How: Split investment across CDs with 1, 2, 3... year terms. Interest = Principal ร— Rate ร— Years.

  • โ—3-5 rungs typical
  • โ—Reinvest at maturity
  • โ—Capture rate changes
  • โ—FDIC insured
Sources:FDICInvestopedia

Sample Scenarios

Ladder Details

Amount to invest
$
Ladder rungs
Short term
%
Mid term
%
Long term
%
cd_ladder.sh
CALCULATED
$ analyze --type=cd-ladder
Per CD
$10,000
Total Interest
$7,250
Final Value
$57,250
Avg Rate
2.90%
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Total Interest
$7,250
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Ladder Breakdown

Ladder Setup

Total Investment$50,000
Number of CDs5
Per CD$10,000

CD Details

CD 1 (1yr @ 4.50%)$450
CD 2 (2yr @ 4.63%)$925
CD 3 (3yr @ 4.75%)$1,425
CD 4 (4yr @ 4.88%)$1,950
CD 5 (5yr @ 5.00%)$2,500

Results

Total Interest$7,250
Final Value$57,250

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๐Ÿ’ก Money Facts

3-5

Typical rungs

โ€” Strategy

Stagger

Maturities

โ€” Liquidity

Reinvest

At maturity

โ€” Flexibility

FDIC

Insured

โ€” Safety

Key Takeaways

  • โ€ข CD ladder = stagger maturities (1yr, 2yr, 3yr...) for liquidity + yield
  • โ€ข Longer terms typically pay higher rates; ladder balances access vs return
  • โ€ข As each CD matures, reinvest at longest rung to maintain ladder
  • โ€ข FDIC insured up to $250K per institution; spread large amounts

Did You Know?

๐Ÿ“ŠA 5-rung ladder means one CD matures each year for 5 yearsSource: Strategy
๐Ÿ’ฐCDs are FDIC insured โ€” principal is protectedSource: Safety
๐Ÿ“ˆRates interpolate between 1yr and 5yr โ€” you set the curveSource: Calculator
๐Ÿ”„When a CD matures, reinvest at the longest term to extend the ladderSource: Maintenance

FAQ

How many CDs should I use?

3โ€“5 rungs typical. More rungs = more liquidity, more complexity.

What if rates rise?

Reinvest maturing CDs at new higher rates. Ladder helps you capture rate increases over time.

Early withdrawal penalty?

Yes โ€” typically 3โ€“6 months interest. Build emergency fund separately.

CD vs savings account?

CDs lock rate; savings can change. CDs usually pay more for the commitment.

Disclaimer

Estimates only. CD rates vary by institution and change over time. Verify with your bank. Not financial advice.

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