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, ...

Do you have some savings sitting idle and wonder how quickly they could grow if invested? Would it help to see clear numbers ...

Compound interest can help turbocharge your savings and investments, or it can quickly lead to an unruly balance, keeping you stuck in a cycle of debt. Its magic can help you earn more — or owe more.

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.

You can check the value of your savings bond through the TreasuryDirect website. Even if you have paper savings bonds, you can check your value online, as long as you have the issue date, bond series ...