A CD ladder is a simple way to earn more on your cash without locking it all up. Here's why it makes sense for 2026.

My wife and I are saving $50,000 to buy a rental property in 2027. Our CD ladder strategy should earn us around $2,100 in interest. Buying CDs now locks in today's top interest rates and protects us ...

Ladders can cost anywhere from a couple dozen dollars to hundreds of dollars. Ladders designed for lighter loads are generally cheaper than ladders made to hold a lot of weight. Although it's not ...