Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. She has an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University and has been writing and podcasting about money since 2006.

A lot of people hear "CD ladder" and assume it's only for folks with big bucks to invest. But the truth is, you can build one with just $5,000. Looking for a secure place to grow your savings? See our ...

A "CD ladder" may sound like some complex investing strategy, but it's actually very simple. It allows you to earn high interest without keeping all of your savings locked up for months or years.

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You can start a CD ladder with as little as $5,000, or even less. A basic three-rung ladder could earn at least $434 in interest over three years. CD laddering gives you higher interest and rolling ...