Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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 ...

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Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids and two dogs. Tax season is upon us and many ...

If you’re looking for a secure way to earn modest interest, consider a certificate of deposit (CD). These savings products are a lump sum inverted for a set period of time with a set interest rate.

To choose between a certificate of deposit and a money market account, take a look at your financial goals. Both can help you build up your savings, but their different rules serve contrary strategies ...

Only one in five Americans has more emergency savings now than at the start of 2024, according to Bankrate’s most recent Emergency Savings Survey. If you’re one of those savers looking for ways to ...