A CD ladder is a simple way to earn more on your cash without locking it all up. Here's why it makes sense for 2026.

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Discover how to build a CD ladder to strategically enhance liquidity and maximize interest. A step-by-step guide for balanced investing with certificates of deposit.

A CD ladder consists of opening several CDs with different maturity dates. A CD ladder's benefit is you can earn high rates and also have access to portions of your money at frequent intervals. With a ...

A bond ladder is an investment strategy that involves purchasing multiple bonds that mature at different times. The ladder analogy is an apt visual tool to describe how bond ladders work: Each rung of ...

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in the July 2012 issue of Kiplinger's Retirement Report. To subscribe, click here. The bond ladder, a classic strategy for income-focused retirees, ...