Fixed-Rate and Variable-Rate Certificates of Deposit (CDs) stand out as two widely sought-after forms of time deposit provided by banks, each presenting distinct advantages to investors.

Getty Images While fixed and variable annuities share some features, they are also different in certain aspects and you’ll want to know what’s involved with each before making a purchase.

A variable annuity, which is categorized as a security, generally produces gains based on underlying investments, such as mutual funds. Many variable annuities may also offer fixed accounts where ...

Determining your fixed and variable expenses is paramount to effectively building a budget. But while accounting for necessary costs is a simple and straightforward task, including discretionary ...

Fixed Annuity: Fixed annuities offer a guaranteed rate of return and stability. The downside is that the returns are usually lower than other investments, such as stocks or mutual funds.

Fixed mortgage rates are heading back up, after having remained stubbornly high as variable rates came down. Just a short time ago, insured five-year fixed rates had dipped as low as 3.64%.