Getting started is half the battle, says wealth adviser Greg King — but there are road maps available for any income level.

May 29, 2025 / 10:21 AM EDT / CBS News The decision between short- and long-term CDs this June will be based on a variety of timely factors. Getty Images ...

Unlike a long-term portfolio, which has a timeline of 10-plus years, the main goal of a short-term portfolio should be to outpace inflation while protecting what you’ve saved.

How to save for short-term goals while keeping long-term ones in mind By: Margaret Giles Of Morningstar, The Associated Press Posted: 5:01 AM CDT Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 Last Modified: 12:21 PM CDT ...

Unlike a long-term portfolio, which has a timeline of 10-plus years, the main goal of a short-term portfolio should be to outpace inflation while protecting what you’ve saved.

Because you’re working within a short time frame—think two to six years—investing for shorter-term goals like buying a house or paying for a wedding should look different from the portfolio ...

Don’t forgo saving for the long term to meet your short-term goals. Thanks to the power of compounding over time, saving early can have a large impact on your long-term outcomes. The longer the time ...