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How To Make the Most of Your Money When Interest Rates Decrease

Recently, the Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate. This decision affects most consumer interest rates, so it’s normal to wonder what this change might mean for you. In this post, we’ll explain what interest rate decreases mean for your money and how you can…

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How the Fed Funds Rate Impacts the Wealthfront Cash Account

You may not think about it very often, but the federal funds rate (or “fed funds rate” for short) almost certainly has an impact on your life. It’s an important factor in the interest you earn on your savings as well as the rate you pay on any loans or…

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Is September the Worst Month for the Stock Market?

Is September the worst month for the US stock market? Depending on who you ask, maybe. This belief is so common that it has a name: the “September effect.” In this post, we’ll look at nearly a century of US stock market data to investigate whether there’s any truth to…

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What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of IRAs?

Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are a popular way to save for retirement, and with good reason—they come with numerous benefits for investors building long-term wealth. They also come with a few drawbacks you should be aware of. In this post, we’ll break down what you need to know, focusing on…

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Ask Wealthfront: Should I Invest My Down Payment?

Welcome to our Ask Wealthfront series, where we tackle your questions about personal finance and investing. Want to see your question answered here? Reach out to us on social media and we’ll try to address it in a future column. I’m saving for a house. Should I invest my down…

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Tips for Managing Your Money as a Couple

Managing money with your partner is an exciting relationship milestone: It means you have a shared vision of your future and you want to figure out how to get there together. It can also be a little bit daunting. After all, money—how much you make, how you spend it, and…