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 ...

Rising interest rates mean banks are once again offering reasonable returns on deposits. If you want to maximize what you earn on cash, it often pays to look at certificates of deposit, or CDs. CDs ...

Investing in bonds is typically a long-term exercise. As a result, investors need to be forward-thinking in the types of bonds they invest in. Furtermore, investors must be aware of the changing ...

I would like to comment on your recent article “Bond ladders for fans of safety” (InvestmentNews, May 12). Although I would agree with the statement that bond ladders shine in a rising-rate ...

The ladder strategy involves stacking multiple term life insurance policies to match changing financial needs. Laddering typically saves money over time compared to one large policy. Life insurance ...