Extending the CD Ladder for Retirement Safety
January 4, 2013 by MJP
Filed under Certificates of Deposit
Once again Congress put a temporary fix on a long term budget problem. The markets reacted positively but with continued uncertainty. Volatility remains and it is still too much for us. We continue to add to our retirement accounts at a significant rate. Therefore, to maintain a positive trend until some reasonable level of market stability is found, we are staying heavy in cash.
Purchasing a CD Ladder in a Retirement Account
May 30, 2012 by MJP
Filed under Certificates of Deposit
I just purchased a CD ladder inside my 401(k) account. I know this sounds strange but I have my reasons. I’ll explain my logic.
Building a Better CD Ladder Online
June 24, 2009 by MJP
Filed under Certificates of Deposit
With many baby boomers saying “never again” to stock market risk, interest in low-risk investments is increasing. One safe investment strategy being followed is CD laddering. I’ve learned about an online tool that can make it easier to build and optimize a CD ladder. Read more
