Question

Herb has $20,000 in an interest-bearing time deposit with the Applebottom Bank and Trust Company. While earning a relatively attractive rate of interest, Herb had to agree to not withdraw any of the funds until the end of a three-year period. Herb's investment represents a(n):

Answer 1

Answer: Certificate of deposit

Explanation: Herbs investment with Applebottom Bank and Trust Company represents a certificate of deposit which differs from the usual savings deposit due to the the high interest it pays and the fact that it is time bound. The depositor enters into an agreement with the financial institution issuing the certificate of deposit and a fixed term of deposit is agreed with a better interest than usually attached to other deposit accounts. This restricts the depositor from being able to withdraw any amount from his / her account before the stipulated date.