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When To Use CDs, High-Yield Savings Accounts, Money Market Funds And Cash
I recently spoke with a young woman whose goal is to purchase a home in 15 years. She received advice from her friends to place money toward that goal into a high-yield savings account.
She’s not the only young person I’ve seen to consider ultra-conservative investments for long-term goals. In the past couple years, many investors have turned to certificates of deposit, high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, short-term treasuries, and other very conservative investments for a wide range of far-off goals.
5 Financial New Year’s Resolutions That Help Get Your Money In Order
With the new year approaching, many people are thinking about resolutions like going to the gym, eating healthier, hitting work metrics and getting their finances in order. Thinking about how to get your finances in order can be a daunting task, so I’ve laid out five manageable New Year’s resolutions to consider.
7 Mistakes To Avoid While Trying To Invest In Indexes
If you’ve consumed any financial media, you might have heard the terms indexing, or index investing, come up. Despite how frequently they are used, I have found that very few people understand what the terms mean. For starters, you can’t invest directly in an index.
This is a discussion about the rise of index funds, seven common errors I see investors make, and some considerations to select an effective portfolio.
3 Financial Facts To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and gratitude. In my family, we start off by going around the table and saying things that each of us are grateful for, such as our health, our family, our successes for the year, and our friendships. This is a discussion of three financial facts you can add to your gratitude list this Thanksgiving.
Why It’s Okay To Rent Forever: Part 2
A house is also not a bank account. If you end up retiring and your home is your only asset, it can be difficult to monetize. People who skip retirement funding in favor of housing payments and hope to retire on the value of their home may be in for a surprise.
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If you are not sure where to start, this book may provide some clarity.