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.

Question: “If I have two dependents in my living trust, what is the maximum amount I can put in a CD? I would have three total including myself. Are each of us covered up to $250,000 in one bank ...

Charles Schwab CD rates are similar to some of the best CD rates at online banks and credit unions — just keep in mind that brokered CDs aren't the same as traditional CDs, though. You may like ...

Business Insider's personal finance team compared Ally Bank CD rates to the best CD rates and found them to be above average. Ally Bank (Member FDIC) is known for operating entirely online.

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

E. Napoletano is a former registered financial advisor and award-winning author and journalist. Managing Editor, Global Data and Automation for Forbes Advisor. Mitch has more than a decade of ...

A certificate of deposit, or CD, lets you lock in an interest rate for a fixed amount of time. This guaranteed rate can provide you with a sense of security, but the flip side of that coin is that ...

Sam Jones, known online as @samstrays_somewhere on Instagram, shared the now-deleted footage with her 92,000 followers. In the 34-second clip, the self-described "hunter," "wildlife biologist ...

While streaming and vinyl may be the formats grabbing headlines these days, let's not forget that many of us still stand by our CD collection. Streaming is more convenient and affordable, but there's ...