When it comes to certificates of deposits (CDs), it's pretty hard to get it wrong. However, that doesn't mean CDs are foolproof. I have personally found a way to mess it up a couple of times.

In fact, there actually may be more reasons not to buy CDs than to spend your cash on one. Just check out these five reasons you should steer clear of CDs. It's true that many CDs are offering ...

Other CD types You buy a brokered CD at a brokerage firm or investment company. Buying and selling brokered CDs is similar to trading stocks, and you won't incur a penalty for selling one before ...