Ben Gran is a freelance contributor for Forbes Advisor on banking. He also writes for The Ascent (a Motley Fool service), where he covers insurance, credit cards, personal finance and investing. Ben ...

With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...

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If you want to put your savings to work without taking on market risk, a 1-year certificate of deposit (CD) could be the right place for your money. With guaranteed returns and federal insurance, ...