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3 CD moves to make with inflation increasing

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With inflation rising yet again, many savers would benefit by turning to certificates of deposit (CD) accounts now.

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News last week that inflation rose the month prior (after increasing in the month before that) wasn’t welcome for millions of Americans, but particularly for borrowers. Not only has inflation made the cost of many everyday products prohibitive, but it’s also resulted in higher interest rates in an attempt to rein it in, thus making loans and credit cards more expensive. 

And while those higher rates haven’t benefited borrowers, they’ve resulted in a great earnings opportunity for savers. It’s not difficult to find a high-yield savings or certificate of deposit (CD) account that’s outpacing the inflation rate right now.

As with all financial products and services, however, the timing behind opening these accounts is key. This is especially true for CD account holders, who have to deal with different restrictions than those who have savings accounts. For these savers, then, it may make sense to make certain CD moves now with inflation rising again. Below, we’ll break down three important steps to take.

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3 CD moves to make with inflation increasing

Here are three CD moves to make with inflation rising again.

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Whether you already have a CD or are just starting out, it makes sense to be proactive by taking advantage of today’s high rates while you still can. If you already have a CD, consider laddering it by opening another with a different term and rate. This will allow you to earn today’s high interest while providing you additional flexibility to access your funds when the initial one matures. 

And if you don’t have a CD, consider opening one now to earn more on your savings (online banks generally offer higher returns than banks with physical locations). Whatever path you choose, though, just avoid keeping your money in a regular account. With the average rate on a traditional savings account just 0.46% today, you’re losing money and failing to keep pace with inflation by keeping your money there.

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Consider your terms

Historically, long-term CDs offered higher rates to customers than short-term ones in exchange for savers locking their money away for an extended period. But with the recent rate volatility, banks are now taking the opposite approach, often offering higher rates on short-term accounts (which expire in 12 months or less) than long-term ones. So be sure to carefully consider both terms before getting started. 

While the slightly higher rate for a short-term CD can be best for those simply focused on earning the highest return, it may be better to go with a long-term CD which can lock in elevated interest rates for years to come — and they’ll stay there even if the larger rate climate adjusts downward. By considering all options, however, savers will better be able to determine their preferential path forward.

Shop around

Once you’ve committed to being proactive, and you know which CD tem you want to pursue, then get busy shopping around. As noted, the best rates and terms may come from online banks and lending institutions, but you won’t know which is truly the best until you’ve shopped around. 

Similarly, you may be able to find an account with no maintenances fees and no early withdrawal penalties, which could be a bonus for those unsure about how long they could afford to keep their funds untouched. But don’t just automatically use the bank you currently have an account with. Shop around to find the best deal for your money.

The bottom line

A rise in inflation doesn’t have to be a total loss. After all, increased inflation likely means higher interest rates for longer. So take advantage of today’s inflationary climate with a CD. But be aggressive now to start earning elevated returns as soon as possible and make sure to carefully consider the benefits of both short-term and long-term CDs in order to open the optimal one. Finally, don’t become complacent with your current bank and shop around. You may be able to find an ideal account with high rates and minimal fees, allowing you to capitalize on today’s rate climate both now and in the months and years ahead.



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Rep. Mike Turner says all “candidates need to deescalate” after Trump assassination attempts

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Rep. Mike Turner, an Ohio Republican who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, responded Sunday to Eric Trump’s implication that his father’s Democratic opponents were responsible for the attempts on former President Trump’s life, saying the innuendo was “of course” inaccurate but political candidates on both sides of the aisle “need to deescalate” their rhetoric.

“No, of course not,” Turner said in his latest appearance on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” after being asked whether he believes there was truth to claims made by the former president, his son Eric, and his vice presidential running mate, Sen. JD Vance, at a rally where each either implied or suggested Democrats tried to kill him.

Trump returned Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, to speak to supporters gathered at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds, the site of the July 13 assassination attempt against him. A gunman facing Trump on the podium at that rally opened fire into the crowd, grazing Trump’s ear, killing one attendee and injuring two others, according to authorities. The gunman was killed by a Secret Service sniper, officials said. 

Another apparent assassination attempt happened in September when a suspect pointed a gun in Trump’s direction on the Florida course where he was playing golf. The FBI has opened probes into both incidents. 

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Rep. Mike Turner on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 6, 2024.

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Trump, his son and Vance all acknowledged the assassination attempt in Butler at Saturday’s campaign event.

“Over the past eight years, those who want to stop us from achieving this future have slandered me impeached me indicted me tried to throw me off the ballot and, who knows, maybe even tried to kill me,” said the former president, while Eric Trump claimed his father’s political opponents “tried to kill him, and it’s because the Democratic party, they can’t do anything right.”

Vance, in his remarks, addressed Trump’s Democratic challenger in the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, and suggested that the Republican nominee “took a bullet for democracy.”

Brennan asked Turner: “You don’t mean to imply here anything that would suggest Eric Trump’s allegations that Democrats are trying to kill him?”

“No, of course not,” Turner responded. “But I do think that Vice President Harris needs to actively state and acknowledge that her administration is saying a foreign power, which would be an act of war, is actively trying to kill her opponent.”

The attempts on Trump’s life came after a citizen of Pakistan with ties to Iran was arrested and charged with allegedly planning a murder-for-hire scheme targeting Trump, among others. Although the timing of the charges coincided with the first attempt, there was no indication that the two incidents were related.

Turner criticized Harris for what he viewed as a failure to openly condemn the alleged plot.

“I think there’s certainly a role for her to play and for the president to play in this, in both identifying that there are threats against Donald Trump that need to be acknowledged and responded to, to deter,” he said. “I think all the candidates need to de-escalate, certainly in their language.”

But the congressman did acknowledge that a Biden-Harris Justice Department official, Matthew Olsen, the head of the national security division, said the U.S. government has been “intensely tracking Iranian lethal plotting efforts targeting former and current U.S. government officials — and that includes the former president.”

“I would say that we are very concerned — gravely concerned — about Iranian plotting,” Olsen told CBS News in a recent interview.



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Maps show track of Hurricane Milton as forecasters predict landfall in Florida this week

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South Florida prepares for heavy rainfall, flooding in wake of Tropical Storm Milton


South Florida prepares for heavy rainfall, flooding in wake of Tropical Storm Milton

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Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 1 storm on Sunday, and it has set its path on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Forecasters predict Milton will make landfall around the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, bringing with it upwards of 120 mph winds and drenching an area still reeling from Hurricane Helene.

As of 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Milton was centered about 290 miles west-northwest of Progreso, Mexico, and about 815 miles west-southwest of Tampa. It had maximum sustained winds of nearly 80 mph and was inching north-northeast at 6 mph.

Path of Hurricane Milton

A map from the National Hurricane Center shows Milton continuing to strengthen into a major hurricane as it approaches Florida’s western coast.

“Milton is forecast to rapidly intensify during the next couple of days and become a major hurricane on Monday,” forecasters said.

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The projected path of Hurricane Milton as of Oct. 6, 2024

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The storm is expected to remain north of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, with heavy rainfall expected as Milton makes its way northeast toward Florida. Tropical storm watches are currently in effect from Celestun to Cancún, Mexico.

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The current wind field for Hurricane Milton as of Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

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The hurricane center said hurricane and storm surge watches could be issued for parts of Florida later Sunday.

Florida officials prepare for more impact

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sunday that while it remains to be seen just where Milton will strike, it’s clear that Florida is going to be hit hard. “I don’t think there’s any scenario where we don’t have major impacts at this point,” he said.

“You have time to prepare — all day today, all day Monday, probably all day Tuesday to be sure your hurricane preparedness plan is in place,” the governor said. “If you’re on that west coast of Florida, barrier islands, just assume you’ll be asked to leave.”

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This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 4:50 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Milton, center, off the coast of Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

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DeSantis expanded his state of emergency declaration Sunday to 51 counties and said Floridians should prepare for more power outages and disruptions, making sure they have a week’s worth of food and water and are ready to hit the road. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, meanwhile, coordinated with the governor and briefed President Biden Sunday on how it has staged lifesaving resources.

“I highly encourage you to evacuate” if you’re in an evacuation zone, said Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. “We are preparing … for the largest evacuation that we have seen, most likely since 2017, Hurricane Irma. “

As many as 4,000 National Guard troops are helping state crews to remove debris, DeSantis said.

“All available state assets … are being marshaled to help remove debris,” DeSantis said. “We’re going 24-7 … it’s all hands on deck.”



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American and U.K. climbers rescued after 2 days stranded on Himalayan mountains in India

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An American climber was rescued after she and another alpinist from the U.K. were stranded for two days at more than 20,000 feet in the Himalayan mountains.

Michelle Dvorak, 31, and Fay Manners, 37, went missing on Thursday after their equipment and food tumbled down a ravine while trekking up India’s Chaukhamba mountain, CBS News partner BBC reported.

The pair sent an emergency message but search and rescue teams were unable to find them.

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Rescued British and U.S. climbers pose for a photo with rescuers in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, India on October 6, 2024.

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Manners told the BBC they were “terrified” as they tried to make part of the descent down the treacherous mountains without supplies.

“I watched the bag tumble down the mountain and I immediately knew the consequence of what was to come,” she said. “We had none of our safety equipment left. No tent. No stove to melt snow for water. No warm clothes for the evening.”

The terrifying ordeal intensified when it started to snow. They took cover on a ledge while waiting for rescuers.

“I felt hypothermic, constantly shaking and with the lack of food my body was running out of energy to keep warm,” Manners said.

The rescue was made difficult because of the conditions, including bad weather, fog and high altitude.

“The helicopter flew passed again, couldn’t see us. We were destroyed,” Manners told the BBC.

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British and U.S. climbers are rescued at the location given as Uttarakhand, India on October 6, 2024.

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On the second day, the pair began to cautiously abseil down the mountain. They spotted a team of French climbers coming toward them. Manners said they shared their equipment and food and contacted the helicopter company with an exact location.

“I cried with relief knowing we might survive,” she said.

The Indian Air Force said in a post on the X social media platform that their helicopter airlifted the climbers from 17,400 feet after “battling two days of bad weather.”

Chaukhamba is a mountain massif in the Garhwal Himalaya in northern India.



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