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FC MARKETS

Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

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Brokered Cds

2 articles

Bonds & Rates

Bond Ladders Explained: How to Build One With Treasuries and CDs

A bond ladder spreads money across bonds or CDs that mature in different years, creating predictable cash flow and reducing the risk of investing everything at the wrong moment. This guide explains how ladders work, which building blocks to use, how taxes and calls affect them, and how they compare with bond funds.

6 min read

ETFs & Funds

Money Market Funds vs. High-Yield Savings vs. CDs: Where Cash Can Sit

Money market funds, high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit all promise a return on cash, but they are different products with different protections. This guide explains how each works, what FDIC insurance does and does not cover, how yields are quoted and taxed, and how to match cash to its purpose.

7 min read