CDs

The curious case of today's bank rates

April 17, 2013

In an ordinary world, borrowers may pay much higher rates on longer-term loans. But today's interest rate landscape is anything but ordinary.

Helping your portfolio age gracefully

April 3, 2013

Your investment portfolio needs to adjust as you grow older, but today's market conditions bring even more variables into the mix.

6 reasons to think twice about hedge funds

January 9, 2013

Hedge funds have a somewhat exotic appeal, but they often fail to deliver on their promise.

5 hard facts on retirement

January 2, 2013

The reality of retirement saving isn't pretty today, but acknowledging these truths can help you prepare more effectively.

What weak unemployment figures mean for your investments

September 19, 2012

A summer slump in job creation could have implications that ripple all the way to your savings. Learn how your money may be impacted by the latest lackluster jobs report.

Will deposit yields improve in the second half of 2012?

July 5, 2012

Both savings account rates and the stock market face a mixed economy, but the odds of improvement may be better for deposits.

The case for longer CD terms

May 17, 2012

Despite the fact that long-term CD rates fell relative to short-term rates in April, recent economic developments make long-term CDs more attractive than they seem.

Why CDs are vulnerable to changing times

April 18, 2012

Shopping for CDs takes special care in a low-interest-rate environment, especially when economic change is in the air.

3 reasons for keeping your CDs short

March 16, 2012

CD rates are low across the board, but three specific factors about the current environment favor shorter-term CDs.

How to shop for CDs in 2012

February 10, 2012

The environment for CD rates just keeps getting tougher, making the right shopping strategies all the more important. Here are five key things to keep in mind.

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