Gold, CDs and stocks each offer different levels of safety and growth. Here's how retirees should weigh the risks.

Certificates of deposit (CDs) are all the rage right now. With annual percentage yields (APYs) as high as 5% on some accounts, it isn't hard to see why. When you buy a CD, you commit to leaving your ...

Certificates of deposit (CDs) and Roth IRAs play different roles in retirement planning. CDs provide fixed interest and are federally insured, which can make them attractive if your priority is safety ...

Understanding the nuances of how each product works is essential to determining whether they’re right for your financial goals — or how they might even work together. But comparing the ins and outs of ...

It often pays for retirees to put money into CDs. I'm not close to retirement, so I'm more focused on stocks these days. CDs are a good option when saving for near-term goals, not long-term ones. The ...

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