January 2001, Bianca invested $5,000 for three years at 4.20%; in January 2010, she invested $5,000 for two years at 3.81%; and, in January 2011, she invested $5,000 for one year at 3.55%.  Bianca's savings account in each year paid 2.8%, 1.59%, and 1.13% respectively.  In January, 2014, if Bianca reinvests her initial capital of $15,000., plus the interest it has earned for another two-year term, her bank will likely offer to pay a higher rate of

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In January 2001, Bianca invested $5,000 for three years at 4.20%; in January 2010, she invested $5,000 for two years at 3.81%; and, in January 2011, she invested $5,000 for one year at 3.55%.  Bianca's savings account in each year paid 2.8%, 1.59%, and 1.13% respectively.  In January, 2014, if Bianca reinvests her initial capital of $15,000., plus the interest it has earned for another two-year term, her bank will likely offer to pay a higher rate of return
 

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to compensate for junk bonds relatively high chance of default.
 
as compensation for the relatively high chance of bank failures.
 
to match the rate of return that its bonds are expected to pay at the time of purchase.
 
on the CD in exchange for her promise to leave the funds invested for the set-term.
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