If you’re concerned that rates will fall in the future, a five-year CD can help you guarantee a fixed yield for several years ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Six-month CDs continue to offer some of the highest savings yields ...

There are two big benefits to opening a CD instead of sticking to a regular savings account. First, CD rates tend to be higher than savings account rates because you're making a commitment to keep ...

Investors looking for safety and a fixed return often turn to CDs. Indeed, CDs offered by federally insured banks and credit unions are generally protected up to $250,000, and some CDs are still ...

A CD ladder can be an excellent way to combine financial flexibility with risk-free, steady income. A CD ladder consists of dividing your money into several CDs of staggered maturity terms. The idea ...