Raise your homeowner's and car insurance deductibles as high as you can afford. Choosing the maximum deductible over the standard can save you over 10% a year on insurance costs.
Because serial numbers on bills are limited to eight numerals, a "star" note is substituted for the 100 millionth note. Star notes also replace notes damaged in the printing process.
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit made, usually to a bank or credit union, for a specified amount of time for a specified interest rate. The time of the deposit can vary between one and 120 months with longer periods usually receiving higher interest rates. If the money is withdrawn before the maturation of the CD, there is usually a penalty.