Certificates of deposit (CDs) and bonds are similar but not identical. They are both fixed-income securities that the investor holds onto until their maturity dates. The investor puts money into a ...

Trying to decide between investing in a CD or a bond? Both offer you a secure way to earn a return. The returns will usually be modest relative to other investments, but both offer investment ...

You can also find the numbers on a brokerage's official statements sent to clients, or on physical stock or bond certificates if you own them. Certain bond CUSIPs may also be obtained through the ...