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It Earns Interest While They Focus on Their Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a gift card or cash that sits idle, a CD earns interest over time. It\u2019s an easy way to help graduates build a financial nest egg while they focus on college, a new job, or planning their next move. Depending on the term and rate, that gift could grow substantially by the time it matures.\u00a0 The fixed interest rate means that you know exactly what your gift will be worth when the CD matures\u2014no guessing, no market swings, no stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. It\u2019s Protected and Predictable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most CDs are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to $250,000 per institution, based on account ownership and account type. This makes CDs a safe option where the principal will be secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. 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