What is the penalty if you cash in a CD early?
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If you take money out of a certificate of deposit before it matures, be prepared to pay a price, perhaps a hefty one. Bankrate's 2015 CD Early Withdrawal Penalty Survey found that banks charge big penalties that not only cut into interest earned, but also may substantially eat away at your principal.