CD ladders use different maturities to maintain access to funds at regular intervals while guaranteeing a return. Short-term CD ladders are often used as part of an emergency fund strategy. Long-term ...

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.

Financial advisors and clients worried about stock volatility and inflation can climb bond ladders to safety — but they won't find any, if those steps lead to a place with higher taxes. The choice of ...