Chapter 1: Building liquid savingsWhy pay penalties to use your own money? Keep some liquid and even earn interest at the same time. Read on. Chapter 2: Certificates of depositGet paid to let someone else use your money! CDs offer a fixed rate of return for a specific amount of time. Read on. Chapter 3: Investing in bondsBewildered by bonds? Troubled by Treasuries? We've got you covered -- from savings bonds and beyond! Read on. Chapter 4: Fixed-income investingThey're not sexy, but diversifying your portfolio can be: annuities, permanent insurance and bank loan funds. Read on. Chapter 5: Savings with tax breaksUncle Sam wants you -- to save money. And he'll give you a break on your taxes in a tax-advantaged account. Read on. Chapter 6: Banking institutionsBanks, thrifts and credit unions -- here's some information on how to decide where to park your cash. Read on. Chapter 7: Bankrate's resourcesLooking for the safest banks and best rates? Bankrate gives you the tools to make a wise choice. Read on. advertisementRelated Links:Time to rebalance investment portfolio?7 retirement investing mistakesAre you a natural-born entrepreneur?Related Articles:Finding best IRA CD ratesBuying bonds? Use cautionAnnuity education vital
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