The Modern Investor
Written by Human Advisors, for Human Investors
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How Much Cash is Too Much?
Is Cash Trash? Historically, cash has not been one of the best long-term investments, especially after we consider taxes and inflation, and relative to other options that have protected or even grown purchasing power.
5% Money Market Yields. Pros and Cons.
Cash is cool. Interest rates on money market funds are well over 5%. The 3-month U.S. Treasury Bill yield is 5.5%. Assets in money market funds are at all-time highs, nearing $5.5 trillion. Some people have asked if they should be investing in stocks or other asset classes when they can safely earn 5%. Here are a few things to consider when trying to answer that question.
