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.