Talk:Comparing CDs

magellan has given permission to copy and modify his spreadsheet for the wiki.--LadyGeek 02:33, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

Reader feedback: Would love to see the spread...
173.175.208.209 posted this comment on 31 May 2014 (view all feedback).

"Would love to see the spreadsheet calculate apr/apy on a monthly basis and as well as presently you have it based annually. Thanks."

The spreadsheet Comparing CDs.xlsx does calculate return on a monthly basis. The term "apr/apy" is defined on an annual basis (the "A" in apr/apy). See: APR versus APY

If this is not clear (or I missed something) please ask in the forum for assistance. LadyGeek 18:45, 31 May 2014 (CDT)

Lead section unclear on purpose of the article
I've re-read the introduction of the article a number of times and I don't think the lead section stands alone to provide a concise summary of the article. Can it be improved? As a Canadian, I don't have any specific knowledge of CDs, so would expect the lead section would help a newcomer understand the article. Suggest maybe starting with. Based on what I understand of the article, the lead could be something like "Comparing CDs is the process involved in determining whether it is worthwhile to redeem an existing CD and replace it with another CD." At least that's my take on what the article is about. --Peculiar Investor 19:54, 22 June 2014 (CDT)


 * I revised the introduction to comply with the lead section guidance. I would say CDs are the equivalent of Non-cashable GICs, but I don't have any experience in this area. --LadyGeek 22:22, 22 June 2014 (CDT)