Michael Benninger is the lead editor of banking at Forbes Advisor, with more than 10 years of experience in the personal finance space. His writing has been published by the Los Angeles Times, ...

CDs are a low-risk investment option that allows your money to grow at a fixed interest rate over a specific period. If you’re considering opening a certificate of deposit (CD) or already have one, ...

Simple interest is paid only on the principal of an investment or loan. Compound interest is calculated on both the initial principal and accumulated interest. Over time, compound interest generally ...