You don’t have to be a math whiz to figure out how much you'll earn with a CD. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one ...

CDs are a low-risk investment option that allows your money to grow at a fixed interest rate over a specific period. If you’re considering opening a certificate of deposit (CD) or already have one, ...

While it may still seem like a ways off, now's the time to start budgeting for your winter holiday expenses if you haven't already. Holiday season spending is expected to rise 3.2% in 2024, according ...

David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

There's a massive difference between CD offerings depending on which bank you use. Case in point: the national average APY for a 12-month CD right now sits around 1.63%. Meanwhile, some banks on the ...

Interest rates are falling, and they could drop again soon. The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark rate twice this year, bringing it down to a range of 3.75% to 4%. While another cut at the Fed's ...