Investing in a certificate of deposit might be right if you’re not the risky type, as it’s a safe way to grow your money — that is, if you’re willing to leave it in the bank until it matures. Read ...

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Dear Dr. Don,When I set up a CD ladder, I want to beat the best online savings rate but not get into very long terms because I predict CD rates will start going back up again. If I divide $75,000 into ...

A Certificate of Deposit (CD) laddering strategy allows investors to benefit from higher interest rates while maintaining access to liquidity. By staggering the maturity dates of different CDs, ...

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Financial gurus on the internet and TV rarely mention Certificates of Deposit as an investment choice, mostly because they aren't sexy. They won't make you a ton of money overnight, and they aren't ...

Personal finance can be an all-encompassing concept, but really it just boils down to how you want to save and invest your money. Investing in a certificate of deposit might be right for you if you’re ...