Where to Park Emergency Cash in Today’s Rate Environment: Comparing High Yield Savings, Money Market Funds, and Short Term Treasuries

Cognitive biases can significantly influence investment decisions, especially when emotions such as fear and greed are driving the markets.

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Market Recap Week Ended 12/1

Five in a row The major U.S. stock indexes recorded their fifth positive week in a row, although the upward momentum slowed a bit in a mostly quiet week of trading. The Dow added more than 2% and the S&P posted a fractional gain, with both indexes climbing to year-to-date highs.

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"Go for a business that any idiot can run – because sooner or later, any idiot probably will run it."

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Markets Now 12/01

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.

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Markets Now 11/30

Every weekday afternoon, get a snapshot of global markets, along with key company, economic, and world news of the day.

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Fed Holds Rates Steady and Pledges to Proceed Carefully

The Federal Reserve left interest rates at 5.25 to 5.5 percent, but its chair, Jerome Powell, said policymakers could still raise rates again.

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