My mother, 63, inherited $100,000. Is she too old to invest in the stock market?

“Are the only options to create a CD ladder or leave it in a high-interest savings account?”

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CD account or money market account: Which is better now?

Both CDs and money market accounts have attractive features for savers right now. Here's what to consider.
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My stepmother inherited 100% of my father’s estate. She’s leaving everything to her two kids. Is that fair?

“I had a wonderful relationship with my father.”
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Is your money stuck in a CD account?

Depositing money into a CD could be a financial sacrifice worth making in today's high rate climate. Here's why.
CBS News - Mar. 11
Every Move I Make, She’ll Be Watching Me

At 50, am I too old to be sharing my location with my mother?
The New York Times - Mar. 7
Bump-up, step-up or traditional CDs: Which CD account type is better right now?

There are multiple CD options to choose from right now, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
CBS News - Mar. 13
How Some Investors Are Protecting Their Money Amid Stock Market Woes

Some people are shifting their investment strategies as the stock market sours on President Trump, despite advice to maintain their savings and wait out the angst.
The New York Times - 4d
Ways to spend — and save — as interest rates stay high and tariffs mount

Consumers should brace for borrowing costs to stay elevated, prices to rise and stock markets to remain on edge for at least a little longer, analysts say.
NBC News - 15m
‘It’s been a scary ride’: My family has $800K in stocks. We lost 2 years of market gains in a few weeks. Do we sell — or buy?

“I’m considering encouraging my family to liquidate part of their real-estate holdings to further invest in equities.”
MarketWatch - 5d
What are today's savings interest rates?

You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.
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My mother, 63, inherited $100,000. Is she too old to invest in the stock market?

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CD account or money market account: Which is better now?

My stepmother inherited 100% of my father’s estate. She’s leaving everything to her two kids. Is that fair?

Is your money stuck in a CD account?

Every Move I Make, She’ll Be Watching Me

Bump-up, step-up or traditional CDs: Which CD account type is better right now?

How Some Investors Are Protecting Their Money Amid Stock Market Woes

Ways to spend — and save — as interest rates stay high and tariffs mount

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