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As the stock market continues to spook investors, many are fleeing to the safety of bank certificates. Here's why they're looking good now and how to pick the right one for you.

Your 30s come upon you faster than you think. Here are some timely tips to help you be prepared financially for what life can throw at you.

In this low interest rate environment, returns on CDs are paltry. But they could still play a useful role in your portfolio of protecting your capital. Here are some tips for using CDs effectively.

More than 100 banks have failed this year, and even the government acknowledges that many more will probably fold before 2009 draws to a close. In most cases, ordinary citizens who have accounts are protected by FDIC insurance. Yes, there's certainly a hassle involved, especially if you have bills...

In a sign of the times -- acknowledging both the recession and the importance of saving money for that rainy day -- Discover Bank is allowing penalty-free withdrawals from 12-month certificates of deposits for new and renewing account holders who lose their jobs.If you open or a renew a 12-month CD...

With an unpredictable stock market, savers are looking for safe havens for their money. The issue of maintaining an account balance is particularly important to retirees, but as the Fed has cut the interest rate, yields on checking accounts, savings accounts, money markets, and certificates of...