I love the book series "For Dummies" because they take a light hearted approach to making complex subjects easy. That's why I wanted to create this Investing For Dummies guide because investing is ...

Certificates of deposit (CD) accounts have long been a sound investment for those who want guaranteed returns with minimal risk. Unlike variable rate savings accounts, CDs lock in your yields for the ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.