What Is It and How Can It Save You Money?

Do you soothe your financial anxieties by watching money grow in a traditional savings account? So much so that you avoid putting that money anywhere else out of fear of making mistakes or poor investments?  You’re not alone. Shane Walker, CEO of the banking app Qube Money, says he often hears this sentiment from clients. […]

How to squeeze a more yield from idle cash in return for a bit of risk

Rates on money market funds have been steadily marching lower, but investors hoping to make a little more money on their cash can do so – if they’re willing to take a little more risk. Even as the Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% and yields […]

How to invest $50,000 in 2025 to generate safe income

Yields on cash are cooling, but investors who want to earn a little interest on money they need to keep safe still have options in 2025. The Federal Reserve, which convenes for its final two-day meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, is broadly expected to trim interest rates by a quarter point, bringing its target range […]