MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money - Personal finance, mortgages, credit cards, and more

Wondering what your returns on a 1-year CD would be? Here's what you need to know.

A CD can be beneficial to open at many points, but it can be particularly smart to open now. Here's why.

Investing in gold can be a good move for nearly any investor, but it's important to get the timing right.

Locking in a rate on a 5-year CD can result in big returns for savers, and that's especially true with these CDs.

Whether or not you pay taxes on long-term care benefits depends on the type of policy you purchase.

There are multiple reasons why seniors should consider getting life insurance next year. Here are three of them.

Mortgage rates have fallen slightly in recent weeks, leading homeowners to consider the benefits of refinancing now.

It may be worth filing for bankruptcy, regardless of how much money you owe, if you can't afford to pay it back.

Gold prices hit a record high earlier this week. If you want to add some to your portfolio, consider these options.

If you move some or all of your savings to one of these top CDs, you'll maximize the chances of earning big returns.

The economy is changing. Should seniors still buy gold bars or is another investment better?

Wondering how much a HELOC could cost you each month? Here's what you should know.

There are multiple, effective ways to save now and retire early. Here's how to get started.

There's still time to apply for student loans for the spring semester. Here's everything borrowers should know.

Short-term CDs can be worth opening to help you achieve your short-term savings goals. Here's what to know.