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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.

Not sure how to open a certificate of deposit (CD) account? It’s easier than you might think. All it takes is choosing a bank, picking a term that fits your savings goals and making a deposit. Here’s ...

Inflation has caused economic pain for millions of Americans in recent years. Whether it was at the grocery store, or when buying a new home or using a credit card, inflation and the corresponding ...