Podcasts about money market funds

There's a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines in low-yield savings accounts, earning next to nothing. Instead of settling for 0.5% interest, we explore smarter options like high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, short-term CDs, and Treasury bonds. We break down the difference between saving and investing—and why your idle Venmo balance might be doing more harm than good.Original Air Date: June 21, 2025Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/letting-your-cash-sit-in-savings-its-time-for-a-smarter-strategy 

There's a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines in low-yield savings accounts, earning next to nothing. Instead of settling for 0.05% interest, we explore more savvy options like high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, short-term CDs, and Treasury bonds. We break down the difference between saving and investing and why your idle Venmo balance might be doing more harm than good.In market news, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, consumer sentiment is on the rise, retail sales are falling, and housing starts saw a steep drop. Meanwhile, markets reacted to global uncertainty after President Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada to address rising tensions between Israel and Iran, triggering a Tuesday selloff.We also delve into a recent Gallup poll which reveals how Americans are allowing political leanings to influence their financial decisions. We unpack the risks of trading on headlines, the long-term performance of buy-and-hold strategies across administrations, and why letting politics dictate your portfolio could cost you over time.Rounding out the show, the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down the true cost of pet ownership. While we would all take a bullet for our furry family members, everything from food, toys and routine care to dental work and emergency surgeries could run anywhere from $15,000 to $55,000 over a pet's lifetime. But it's not all bad news—there may be a veterinary sector play worth watching, with fewer restrictions than traditional pharmaceutical companies.Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty.Henssler Money Talks — June 21, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 25Timestamps and Chapters5:53: Don't Let Your Cash Nap: Smarter Ways to Save24:13: Rates on Hold, Markets on Edge36:49: Left, Right, or Buy-and-Hold?43:45: Fur Babies and Financial RealitiesFollow Henssler:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup  “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ 

There are many threats to the U.S. economy. How might investors prepare for uncertainty? We discuss fixed income opportunities. • Learn more at thriventfunds.com • Follow us on LinkedIn • Share feedback and questions with us at podcast@thriventfunds.com • Thrivent Distributors, LLC is a member of FINRA and a subsidiary of Thrivent, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

In this episode of Market MakeHer, we're answering your questions and breaking them down in a way that actually makes sense. Questions we answered:– What the Taco Trade is (yes, it involves tariffs, chicken, and market moves)– How to figure out if a stock is “good”, including forward P/E ratios, earnings growth expectations, and analyst reports– The difference between High-Yield Savings Accounts and Money Market Funds, and how rising or falling interest rates impact both✨ Want more? Check out these past episodes we mentioned:

In this video, I'll run down several high-yield options for your cash. I'll also discuss where we are keeping our cash today.Bank Bonuses: https://www.allcards.com/best-bank-bo...CD Rates: https://www.allcards.com/cd-rates/Savings Rates: https://www.allcards.com/savings-acco...No-Penalty CD Rates: https://www.allcards.com/no-penalty-c...Vanguard Money Market Funds: https://investor.vanguard.com/investm...Schwab Money Market Funds: https://www.schwab.com/money-market-f...T-Bill Yields: https://home.treasury.gov/resource-ce...Nerdwallet T-Bill Account: https://www.nerdwallet.com/l/nerdwall... Join the Newsletter. It's Free:https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm...

As it becomes more challenging to earn a decent interest rate on our savings, it’s time to look beyond fixed deposits and T-Bills, for that matter. Are there instruments which afford the same returns as fixed deposits but greater flexibility? Howie Lim speaks to Michele Ferrario of StashAway and Willie Keng from dividendtitan.com to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:10 Money Market Funds 04:48 Money Market Funds vs. Short-term Bonds 09:19 What is the safest bet? 11:17 The myth surrounding fixed income --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Michele Ferrario, co-founder and CEO of StashAway and Willie Keng, founder of dividendtitan.com Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As it becomes more challenging to earn a decent interest rate on our savings, it’s time to look beyond fixed deposits and T-Bills, for that matter. Are there instruments which afford the same returns as fixed deposits but greater flexibility? Howie Lim speaks to Michele Ferrario of StashAway and Willie Keng from dividendtitan.com to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:10 Money Market Funds 04:48 Money Market Funds vs. Short-term Bonds 09:19 What is the safest bet? 11:17 The myth surrounding fixed income --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Michele Ferrario, co-founder and CEO of StashAway and Willie Keng, founder of dividendtitan.com Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As financial markets evolve and investors seek stability amidst uncertainty, one investment option has quietly captured the attention of many in Singapore: money market funds. Why are money market funds attractive amongst Singaporean investors? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Navin Sregantan, Financial Literacy Specialist at DBS, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Trend Following, Return of Equity and Ret. Of Assets, Quant Investing, Treasuries, Index Funds, Money Market Funds, 401k Withdrawal, Dividend Reinvestment, Short Selling vs. Put Options, Covered Calls, International and Emerging Market, DRIP Stocks, ETFs Analysis, Investment Loss, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Small Caps, Transfer Positions.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com* Check out ShipStation: https://shipstation.com/INVEST* Check out Trust & Will: https://trustandwill.com/INVESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and guest contributor Emanuele Rossi from Mountain Protocol cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including USDM, Figure, and Invesco all tokenizing RWAs! This week features Nick Carmi, VP of Institutional Markets at Figure Markets in an interview with Jason Barraza, covering their publicly-registered $YLDS product, forward vaults, and more! STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9  Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz Read STM's Global Tokenized Real Estate Market Guide 2024: https://docsend.com/view/rrfjz7zxzqb9na2q  Read the December 2024 RWA Securities Market Update: https://docsend.com/view/6vf42wm8quhnttuv  Company of the Week - Herwig: Invesco Company of the Week - Kyle: AVR Solar Park  = Stay in touch via our Social Media = Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesonlin/  Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings/ Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicopantelis/  Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarraza/  Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group  Find the video edition of this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stmtvofficial  The Market Movements 1. Mountain Protocol's USDM Now Supported on Ledger https://medium.com/@MountainUSDM/mountain-protocol-partners-with-ledger-01c0b8f98390  2. Circle to Expand to Bermuda for Money Market Funds https://crypto.news/circle-to-expand-tokenized-money-market-operations-in-bermuda/  3. $BUIDL Reclaims throne as #1 and surpasses $1B https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/03/13/blackrock-s-buidl-fund-tops-usd1b-with-ethena-s-usd200m-allocation  4. S&P Global Ratings Assigns AA+f / S1+ to Janus Henderson & Anemoy Tokenized Fund https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/03/12/janus-henderson-anemoy-the-tokenized-fund-receives-the-highest-category-rating/  The Token Debrief 1. Cantor Fitzgerald Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans, Selects Anchorage Digital and Copper.co https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cantor-fitzgerald-partners-with-digital-asset-custodians-anchorage-digital-and-copperco-to-support-bitcoin-financing-business-302397938.html  2. Rome Protocol and KiiChain Partner for Tokenization and Cross-chain Lending in Latin America https://crypto.news/exclusive-rome-protocol-and-kiichain-partnering-to-improve-rwa-tokenization-in-latam/  3. Securitize Places Onchain Price Feeds with Redstone https://securitize.io/learn/press/redstone-selected-by-securitize-as-blockchain-oracle-partner-bringing-all-its-tokenized-assets-to-defi-ecosystems  4. Mercado Bitcoin to Issue $200M in Assets in LatAm, Tokenized on Polygon https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/03/12/mercado-bitcoin-polygon-labs-look-to-issue-usd200m-worth-of-tokenized-assets-in-latin-america  5. MetaWealth Launches 10th Asset: Wyndham Grand La Cala Golf Residences https://www.linkedin.com/posts/metawealthapp_asset-10-is-now-live-welcome-to-wyndham-activity-7305545400004833280-mMPp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB1jcwoBLLGgrwl0xQgVcNMUDJZa3vbF48E  6. DigiFT Tokenizes Invesco Private Credit Strategy Fund on Arbitrum: $iSNR https://cointelegraph.com/news/digift-invesco-private-credit-token-arbitrum  7. Bahrain Exchange ATME Launches Gold-Backed Token, Supported by Central Bank of Bahrain https://news.bitcoin.com/bahrain-digital-exchange-atme-introduces-tokenized-gold/  8. Serbian Solar Park Tokens Yield 6% Interest https://balkangreenenergynews.com/serbias-first-ever-tokenization-in-energy-sector-saraorci-solar-project-yields-6-interest/  = Check out our Companies = Security Token Group: http://securitytokengroup.com/   Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/   Security Token Market: https://stm.co  InvestReady: https://www.investready.com ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 0:59 Market Movements 26:39 STS Interviews: Figure Markets 36:54 Token Debrief 46:30 RWA Foundation Update 48:17 Companies of The Week

Matt Lloyd is focusing on shorter time frames in this “sanguine” market. He looks at emerging markets, bonds, and U.S. indices. He likes financials, consumer staples, and industrials, along with commodities. He thinks the idea that the $7 trillion in money market fund assets will flow into equities is wrong, so the potential gigantic liquidity the market is anticipating isn't coming.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-...Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-...Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/19192...Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplu...Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-net...Follow us on X – / schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – / schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-networkAbout Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Trend Following, Return of Equity and Ret. Of Assets, Quant Investing, Treasuries, Index Funds, Money Market Funds, 401k Withdrawal, Dividend Reinvestment, Short Selling vs. Put Options, Covered Calls, International and Emerging Market, DRIP Stocks, ETFs Analysis, Investment Loss, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Small Caps, Transfer Positions.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALK* Check out Indochino: https://indochino.com/INVEST* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com* Check out ShipStation: https://shipstation.com/INVEST* Check out Trust & Will: https://trustandwill.com/INVESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Deborah is the chief investment officer of global liquidity markets at Federated Hermes. She joined the Big Picture in Practice hosts to discuss this humble, yet sizable corner of the asset management industry.  Listen now for:  A one-minute history of money market funds.The role of money market funds in cash management and capital preservation.Emerging innovations in money market funds.Additional resources:Read a summary of this episode: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/blog/big-picture-in-practice/money-market-funds-cashCatch up on previous episodes: https://www.morningstar.com/views/podcasts/big-picture-in-practiceSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/research/big-picture-in-practice-newsletter Questions or ideas? Email us at bigpictureinpractice@morningstar.com.

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Trend Following, Return of Equity and Ret. Of Assets, Quant Investing, Treasuries, Index Funds, Money Market Funds, 401k Withdrawal, Dividend Reinvestment, Short Selling vs. Put Options, Covered Calls, International and Emerging Market, DRIP Stocks, ETFs Analysis, Investment Loss, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Small Caps, Transfer Positions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Melanie Johnson co-owner of Elite Online Publishing, interviews David Steele, renowned for his achievements in wealth management, the culinary scene, and the music industry. David shares his unique insights on a variety of topics. Switching gears, we'll also discuss investment strategies, the misconceptions around stock ownership, and the importance of diversification beyond the S&P 500. David provides practical advice on balancing risky assets with safer options like money markets and CDs. Learn More: https://davidsteele.xyz/

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Trend Following, Return of Equity and Ret. Of Assets, Quant Investing, Treasuries, Index Funds, Money Market Funds, 401k Withdrawal, Dividend Reinvestment, Short Selling vs. Put Options, Covered Calls, International and Emerging Market, DRIP Stocks, ETFs Analysis, Investment Loss, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Small Caps, Transfer Positions.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indochino: https://indochino.com/INVEST* Check out Trust & Will: https://trustandwill.com/INVESTAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It does make sense that when you look at the total world of investing, a high amount held in money market funds might subtract from total assets invested in stocks, and stock valuations might shrink as a result. But clearly that equitation has not been working lately. Confluence Advisory Director of Market Strategy Bill O'Grady joins Phil Adler to discuss what this might portend for the stock market.

One methodology offers personalized stock ownership and tax efficiency while the other provides simplicity and cost-effective diversification. Today's Stocks & Topics: KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., Market Wrap, Money Market Funds, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Index Funds, WMT - Walmart Inc., NBIS - Nebius Group N.V. Cl A, CHPT - Charge Point Holdings Inc., BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Small Caps, PCRSX - Principal Large Cap Growth Fund, Trump's Tariffs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Money market funds have been a go-to option for many pilots, especially during periods of rising interest rates. They offered a seemingly safe haven with attractive returns compared to traditional savings accounts. However, as the Fed begins to cut rates, the allure of these funds is being questioned. Today we'll share insights on whether these funds still hold value in today's economic landscape. Here's what we cover in this episode: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 – Will money market funds lose popularity? 3:08 – Outpacing inflation 4:05 – Retirement toolkit   Retire Pilots - https://retirepilots.com Get your FREE Retirement Toolkit - https://d74164fb.pages.infusionsoft.net/ Pilot Tax - https://pilot-tax.com/ The Pilot's Advisor Podcast is also on video. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EIEBW2

Dans cette vidéo, nous explorons les enjeux et les opportunités autour de la tokenisation des bons du Trésor américain et d'autres actifs traditionnels. On y aborde les avantages potentiels de ces nouveaux produits financiers ainsi que les défis et régulations à prendre en compte pour intégrer ces actifs tokenisés dans le marché actuel. Nous discutons des options de placement pour les investisseurs qualifiés, des stratégies pour générer des intérêts avec les fonds monétaires (Money Market Funds), et des tendances émergentes dans le secteur. Cette conversation met en lumière les risques associés, les besoins en transparence, et l'importance d'une documentation claire pour informer les investisseurs. Que vous soyez un investisseur expérimenté ou intéressé par l'évolution des produits financiers, cette vidéo offre une perspective approfondie sur l'avenir des actifs tokenisés.

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and Kyle Sonlin cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including tokenized soccer player training rights, commodities, and STM turning 6 years old!   Company of the Week - Herwig: DBS Bank Company of the Week - Kyle: Win Investments     = Stay in touch via our Social Media = Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesonlin/  Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings/ Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicopantelis/  Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarraza/  Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group  Find the video edition of this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stmtvofficial    The Market Movements   Cow Group Launches Gold-Backed Stablecoin “MyGold” on DigiShares: https://thetokenizer.io/2024/10/15/cow-group-partners-with-digishares-to-launch-gold-backed-stablecoin-mygold/   Swarm Market and OrdinalsBot Offer Tokenized Gold as NFTs on Bitcoin Blockchain: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/10/17/gold-arrives-on-digital-gold-as-bitcoin-gets-tokenized-version-of-the-metal/   StableMetal to Tokenize Gold, Copper, and Iron in Early 2025: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/10/15/2963515/0/en/StableMetal-Disrupts-Traditional-Metals-Market-with-Innovative-Tokenized-Assets.html Win Investments and AFA Partner to Tokenize Soccer Players' Training Rights: https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/argentina-leads-the-way-in-football-player-tokenization/ BlockCellar and Bordeaux Index Tokenize ~17,000 Cases of Wine: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/10/17/2965059/0/en/BlockCellar-and-Bordeaux-Index-Join-Forces-to-Tokenize-Fine-Wines-and-Spirits-on-the-Blockchain.html   Palau Explores Tokenized Savings Bonds:https://coingeek.com/palau-german-lender-wibank-launch-blockchain-bonds/   Hashkey Group to Launch Multiple Tokenization Projects in 2025, Focus on Carbon Credits, Green Assets, and Money Market Funds: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/670d44a5d8d9f95fd181af48/ The Token Debrief   1.Blockstream to Expand Upon $210M Convertible Note Financing: https://blockstream.com/press-releases/2024-10-15-blockstream-secures-210m-dollars-led-fulgur-ventures-drive-layer-2-growth-expand-bitcoin-treasury/    2.Euroclear Invests in Marketnode's Series A, Led by HSBC: ​​https://www.ledgerinsights.com/euroclear-invests-in-singapore-dlt-fund-platform-marketnode/    3.Kriptown Raises €4.2 Million Series A Led by BNP Paribas, Applies to DLT Pilot Regime: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/bnp-paribas-invests-in-tokenization-startup-kriptown-dlt-pilot-regime-applicant/    4.SingularityDAO, Cogito Finance and SelfKey to Merge as Singularity Finance (SFI) to Tokenize  AI: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/15/singularitydao-plans-to-merge-with-cogito-finance-selfkey-to-form-ai-focused-layer-2/    5. Securitize Enables USDC Onramp/Offramp for BUIDL via Zero Hash Integration: https://securitize.io/learn/press/securitize-integrates-with-zero-hash-enables-purchase-of-buidl-fund-via-USDC-conversion   6. DTCC Launches “DTCC Digital Launchpad” Sandbox and Releases JSCC PoC Results: https://www.dtcc.com/news/2024/october/15/dtcc-announces-industry-sandbox-to-support-and-advance-the-digital-asset-ecosystem   7. Libertum Announces “Tokenization Engine”:

In this episode, we explore the effects of rising and falling interest rates on bonds and money market funds. We discuss:Bonds as a Hedge: Are government bonds have become a less reliable hedge in volatile marketsMoney Market Funds: The behavior of money market fund assets following the first Fed rate cut and historical trends.Equities Outlook: Are U.S. equities and sectors poised for growth as inflation cools?**Connect with Us:**- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup- Subscribe to the Casual Friday - Financial Insights podcast: Apple and Spotify- Share your stories or questions:  info@FordFG.com- Find us on the Web: FordFG.comThe opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.There is no assurance that the views or strategies discussed are suitable for all investors. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial professional prior to investing. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee return or eliminate risk. Indexes are unmanaged statistical composites and cannot be invested into directly. Index performance is not indicative of the performance of any investment and do not reflect fees, expenses, or sales charges. The economic forecasts set forth in this material may not develop as predicted.The advisors of Ford Financial Group are Registered Representatives with and securities are offered through LPL Financial member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Perennial Investment Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Ford Financial Group and Perennial Investment Advisors are separate entities from LPL Financial. Ford Financial Group, Perennial Investment Advisors, and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice or services.Send in your questions!

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and Kyle Sonlin cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Fidelity, State Street, and more preparing their money market funds! Company of the Week - Herwig: Ethena Company of the Week - Kyle: Anduro    = Stay in touch via our Social Media = Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesonlin/  Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings/ Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicopantelis/  Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarraza/  Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group  Find the video edition of this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stmtvofficial    The Market Movements   $4 Trillion+ State Street to Launch Tokenized Money Market Fund: https://cardanofeed.com/state-street-push-into-tokenization-to-modernize-finance-910   Fidelity Prepares to Join Tokenized Money Market Fund Without a Blockchain: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/fidelity-plans-first-fund-that-may-use-blockchain   First French Tokenized Money Market Fund Using a Public Blockchain: https://www.marketsmedia.com/first-ucits-money-market-fund-tokenised-on-public-blockchain/   WisdomTree Prime Debit Card Now Also Funded by Money Market Fund: Earn-Until-You-Spend: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241009422564/en/WisdomTree-Prime%C2%AE-Unveils-New-Earn-Until-You-Spend-Functionality-with-Money-Market-Fund   Marathon's Anduro Tokenizes Whiskey: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/07/bitcoin-miner-marathons-anduro-unveils-tokenization-platform-starts-with-whiskey/   SALCO Acquires $9 Million $GEMS from Limitless: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/salco-acquires-usd-9-million-of-limitless-gems-leveraging-everest-s-ecosystem-of-custody-tokenization-infrastructure-1033829413   SteelCoin Becomes First Security Token on Crypto Exchange Bitpanda: https://www.bitpanda.com/en/prices/security-tokens/steelcoin-steel   Estate Protocol Launches New Property in Dubai Marina: https://www.estateprotocol.com/property/dubaiep9A   Sphinx and Truflation Partner for RWA Perpetuals: https://www.coinspeaker.com/truflation-power-sphinx-defi-rwa/   Ethena Announces $46M Reserve Fund Allocations: BlackRock, Mountain Protocol, Superstate, Sky: https://crypto.news/ethena-to-invest-46m-reserve-fund-in-tokenized-assets/   Archax and Assetera to Offer Tokenized Assets in Respective Jurisdictions: https://cointelegraph.com/news/archax-assetera-partnership-tokenized-funds   ABN AMRO Taps Clearstream for Tokenized Commercial Paper: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/martijn-siebrand_blockchain-cbdc-digitalassets-activity-7249002872795783168-zZMO   More Tokenized Bonds on Public Blockchain From ECB Trials: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/ecb-dlt-settlement-trials-helabas-wibank-issues-registered-bond-on-public-blockchain/   The Token Debrief Ripple Custody Platform Adds Tokenization, DEX, and Compliance Features for Institutions and FinTechs: https://financefeeds.com/ripple-adds-tokenization-features-for-banks-and-fintech-firms/   Hex Trust and Clearpool Launch RWA-Focused Blockchain, Powered by USDX Stablecoin/ Gas Token: https://thefintechtimes.com/hex-trust-and-clearpool-launch-ozean-a-new-blockchain-for-real-world-asset-yield/   Brevan Howard Digital Integrates JPM Coin for Cross-Border Payments: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/brevan-howard-digital-starts-using-jp-morgans-jpm-coin-for-dlt-payments/   Xalts Integrates Polygon for RWA Cloud Tokenization Platform: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/10/08/2959400/0/en/Xalts-onboards-Polygon-on-its-enterprise-grade-RWA-tokenization-platform-for-financial-institutions.html   Bankhaus Scheich's Tradias is Awarded BaFin Trading License, Closes Series A: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/tradias-bankhaus-scheichs-digital-asset-arm-lands-bafin-license-series-a/   FCX Receives Two Licenses from Australian Regulators to Operate Tokenized Securities Exchange:  https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/fcx-secures-licenses-for-blockchain-based-unlisted-securities-exchange   Coinbase to Delist Stablecoins Without E-Money License in EU by December: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/04/coinbase-to-delist-unauthorized-stablecoins-in-eu-by-december/   Brazilian Central Bank to Expand Drex CBDC for DeFi and Tokenization: https://coingeek.com/brazil-explores-tokenization-defi-with-drex-cbdc/   Littio Migrates from Ethereum to Avalanche for RWA Yield Pots' Scalability: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/09/latam-bank-littio-ditches-ethereum-for-avalanche-as-demand-for-rwa-vaults-grows/   ECB's Piero Cipollone Proposes European Continental Ledger: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ecb-unified-blockchain-ledger-digital-assets-europe = Check out our Companies = Security Token Group: http://securitytokengroup.com/   Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/   Security Token Market: https://stm.co  InvestReady: https://www.investready.com   ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:16 Introduction 1:27 Market Movements 26:51 The Token Debrief 38:32 Companies of The Week: Ethena and Anduro

More jobs data points to a healthy economy The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTs) showed a surprise increase in the month of August. Openings totaled 8.04 million, which topped the estimate of 7.64 million and July's reading of 7.71 million. While this is still well off the highs from just a couple of years ago, there are still 1.1 available jobs for every person looking for one. On the inflation front, I believe it was positive to see the quits rate decline to 1.9%, its lowest level since June 2020. This indicates that the labor market has softened as employees are seeing less opportunity to quit their job in favor of another one. This should help put less pressure on wage inflation. The Fed will have to continue to walk the fine line of keeping the economy moving in a positive direction without stoking a rise in inflation. It's a tough task, but the labor market has continued to hold up much stronger than many believed was possible.    Employment report surprises to the upside      I was surprised to see the continued strength in the labor market as the growth of headline nonfarm payrolls of 254k in the month of September easily topped the estimate of 150k. Strength came from leisure and hospitality, which saw payrolls grow 78k thanks to a nice spike of 69k jobs from food services and drinking places. Other positive sectors included health care and social assistance (+71.7k), government (+31k), and construction (+25k). Only two sectors saw declines in the month with manufacturing losing 7k jobs and transportation and warehousing down 8.6k jobs. Both July and August saw upward revisions to their reports for a combined total increase of 72k. Wage inflation was also stronger in the month as average hourly earnings grew 4% compared to last year. This is up from last month's reading of 3.8%, but still remains substantially below last year's high of 5.92%. Precovid, wage growth was in the low to mid 3% range. Overall, this report didn't have many problems. The only concern is, did the Fed move to soon and could inflation still be the larger concern rather than a weakening labor market? This report did increase expectations for a November rate cut to be 0.25% rather than 0.5%. I would have been shocked if the Fed would have opted for another 0.5% cut even if the jobs report wasn't this strong.    ILA Dockworkers strike Good news for those that were concerned about the International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA) strike as the union and the United States Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages and agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15th, 2025. Wages will increase 61.5% over six years under the tentative deal, but the major point of conflict that still needs to be negotiated is port automation. With the increase in wages, it will be interesting to see how much the Maritime Alliance is willing to budge on automation as they will likely need to look for ways to improve efficiency to offset the higher wages. Efficiency is already a concern for US ports as a study from just a couple of years ago ranked the LA and Long Beach ports as the least efficient trade hubs for handling containers in the world. Other US ports including Savannah, Georgia, New York, and New Jersey also ranked in the bottom half of the list. Of the 370-member Container Port Performance Index, we did not have a single port in the top 10. While this resolution is positive, the problems could be delayed until early next year if the two sides still cannot come to an agreement. During my research on this strike, I learned some surprising things about the union leader, Harold Daggett. You may be shocked to learn that his combined income as president of two unions is around $900,000 per year with $728,000 coming from the ILA. He currently drives a Bentley, which is a high-end luxury vehicle with a price of $210,000 for a new one. He also recently sold his 76-foot yacht and based on the US boat group market index, the average price of a yacht in that range is $1.5 million and costs around 10 to 15% of the value to operate yearly. I was also surprised to see this is a “family business” as his son is employed by the same two unions as his dad and was paid a total of more than $700,000 last year. As for the workers, on the East Coast the union workers have an average pay around $81,000 per year. However, the waterfront commission of New York estimates 1/3 of the longshoreman made $200,000 or more last year with overtime.    Investors are still adding money to money market funds Even with the recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve, investors still put nearly $130 billion into money market funds. This brought total assets in money markets to $6.8 trillion. I don't believe this money will stay there very long as probably within 3 to 6 months investors will start seeing the interest rates decline and once, they fall below 4%, we could see a large drop in the assets held in money market funds. The big question for investors is where to go. If you need liquidity, you're probably best off staying in the money market funds, but if you won't need the money for the next 3 to 5 years, you should be looking at building a strong investment portfolio using patience and a lot of research to make sure you have the right investments.    A Lesser-Known Spousal Social Security Strategy After 2015 many of the spousal strategies such as the file and suspend or restricted application options are no longer possible. This is because a “deemed filing” rule applies which means when someone files for Social Security benefits, they are deemed to be filing for all benefits they are eligible for such as spousal and their own benefits.  When they apply, they will receive whichever benefit is larger, but not both.  However, there is still a way to switch between benefits. In order to receive a spousal benefit, the spouse you are collecting from must also be collecting. If they are not, you would only be eligible for your own benefit until they begin collecting.  Consider a wife who is no longer working and whose full retirement age 67 amount is $1,000 and who has a working husband with a full retirement age amount of $3,500.  Because of the husband's larger benefit, the wife is also eligible for a spousal benefit of half that amount, $1,750, if she collects it at her full retirement age.  In this situation the wife may collect from her own record as early as age 62.  Since she would be collecting 5 years early, her own benefit would be reduced from $1,000 to $700.  Later on though, when her husband retires and starts his own social security, she could begin her spousal benefit at age 67 and boost her benefit by $750 up from $700 to $1,450. This $750 boost is because her spousal benefit of $1,750 is $750 larger than her own full retirement age amount of $1,000, even though she began collecting at 62.  If she had waited to apply for anything until age 67, she would receive the full spousal benefit of $1,750, but she would have waited 5 years of collecting nothing just for an extra $300.  From a Net Present Value perspective, it is better for the wife to collect her own benefit at 62 and later receive the spousal boost rather than wait completely until 67.  Also, there are many spouses who collect early without knowing they are also eligible for a larger spousal benefit when their spouse retires.  If they do not alert the Social Security Administration, they may not ever receive their increased benefit.   Companies Discussed: Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Humana Inc. (HUM) & LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)

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Sometimes you need a safe place to stash your cash. Savings accounts, bonds and money market funds are all options but how can you maximise returns? And should you ‘lock in a rate'? And in today's Dumb Question of the Week: What's wrong with Premium Bonds? --- Thank you to Saxo for sponsoring this episode. Sign up to claim GBP 200 back in online trading fees when you open an account with Saxo today via: PensionCraft | Saxo (home.saxo) Capital at risk. T&C's apply. ---Get in touch

In this episode, Craig Jeffery and Paul Galloway discuss the "efficient frontier." They explore risks, rewards, and trade-offs between options like money market funds, ECR, and IDA/ICA. They also talk about liquidity needs and capital access. Listen in to learn more.

Risk-averse investors have poured trillions into money-market funds since 2019. Our Chief Fixed Income Strategist explains why investors shouldn't expect this money to pivot to equities and other risk assets as rates fall. ----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I am Vishy Tirupattur, Morgan Stanley's Chief Fixed Income Strategist. Along with my colleagues bringing you a variety of perspectives, today I'll be talking about money market funds. It's Tuesday, August 6th at 3pm in New York. Well over $6.5 trillion sit in US money market funds. A popular view in the financial media is that the assets under management in money market funds represent money on sidelines, waiting to be allocated to risk assets, especially stocks. The underlying thesis is that the current level of interest rates and the consequent high money market yields have resulted in accumulation of assets in money market funds; and, when policy easing gets under way and money market yields decline, these funds will be allocated towards risk assets, especially stocks. To that I would say, curb your enthusiasm. Recent history provides helpful context. Since the end of 2019, money market funds have seen net inflows of about $2.6 trillion, occurring broadly in three phases. The first phase followed the outbreak of COVID, as the global economy suddenly faced a wide array of uncertainties. The second leg mainly comprised retail inflows, starting when the Fed began raising rates in 2022.The third stage came during the regional bank crisis in March-April 2023, with both retail and institutional flows fleeing regional bank deposits into money market funds. Where do we go from here? We think money market funds are unlikely to return to their pre-COVID levels of about $4 trillion, even if policy easing begins in September as our economists expect. They see three 25 basis point rate cuts in 2024 and four in 2025 as the economy achieves a soft landing; and they anticipate a shallow rate-cutting cycle, with the Fed stopping around 3.75 per cent. This means money market yields will likely stabilize around that level, albeit with a lag – but still be attractive versus cash alternatives. In a hard landing scenario, the Fed will likely deliver significantly more cuts over a shorter period of time, but we think investors would be more inclined to seek liquidity and safety, allocating more assets to money market funds than to alternative assets. Further, money market funds can delay the decline in their yields by simply extending the weighted average maturities of their portfolios and locking in current yields in the run-up to the cutting cycle. This makes money market funds more attractive than both short-term CDs and Treasury bills, whose yields reprice lower in sync with rate cuts. This relative appeal explains much of the lag between rate cuts and the peak in assets under management in money market funds. These have lagged historically, but average lag is around 12 months. Finally, it is important to distinguish between institutional and retail flows into and out of money market funds, as their motivations are likely to be very different. Institutional funds account for 61 per cent of money market funds, while funds from retail sources amount to about 37 per cent. When they reallocate from money market funds, we think institutional investors are more likely to allocate to high-quality, short-duration fixed income assets rather than riskier assets such as stocks, motivated by safety rather than level of yield. Retail investors, the smaller segment, may have greater inclination to reallocate towards risk assets such as stocks. The bottom line: While money market fund assets under management have grown meaningfully in the last few years, it is likely to stay high even as policy easing takes hold. Allocation toward risk assets looks to be both lagged and limited. Thus, this 'money on the sidelines' may not be as positive and as imminent a technical for risk assets as some people expect. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

Are money market funds dangerous for your financial health? In the latest episode of The Payne Points of Wealth, Bob, Ryan, Chris & Courtney discuss the implications to your financial health, sitting with too much money in cash, even if the interest rate is high.

In this episode, Kathy interviews Linda Klingman and Lynn Paschen about money market funds. They discuss the structure and types of money market funds, the history of their popularity, and how they are managed. They also touch on the differences between retail and institutional money market funds, the impact of Fed policy on money market funds, and reforms taking place in the industry. Lynn and Linda also offer their views on the number of rates cuts in 2024 and where long-term Treasury yields are headed.Finally, Kathy and Liz Ann offer their outlook on what investors should be watching in next week's economic data and indicators.On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. 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In this episode of the Short-Term Investing Series with Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast, experts from Federated Hermes delve into cash investing options, discussing bank deposits and money market funds. Explore the latest on safety, liquidity, and yield, plus the impact of recent bank failures and FDIC actions. Understand the pros and cons of each investment strategy in today's ever-changing market.  Speakers:  Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer  Susan Hill, CFA - Head of Government Liquidity Group, Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Vice President, Federated Investment Management Company  John Mosko - Senior Vice President, Liquidity Management Division, Federated Securities Corp.    Visit federatedhermes.com for more information.    Views are those of Federated Investment Management Company as of 4/22/24, and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security or sector. You could lose money by investing in a money market fund.  Although some money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, they cannot guarantee they will do so.  An investment in money market funds is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Money market fund sponsors are not required to reimburse the funds for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsors will provide financial support to the funds at any time, including during periods of market stress. Yields quoted are those observed generally in the market at the time of this podcast recording, are not representative of any specific money market fund, and are not a guarantee of future results. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or actual performance may differ materially from that reflected or contemplated in any forward-looking statements. Nothing contained herein may be relied upon as a guarantee, or a representation of the future. Although the information provided in this podcast has been obtained from sources which Federated Hermes believes to be reliable, it does not guarantee accuracy of such information and such information may be incomplete or condensed. Federated Hermes is not affiliated with Strategic Treasurer.   

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss China ordering Apple to remove popular messaging apps. Those who bet against the dollar are paying the price right now. Money-market funds look like a tempting place for your cash. But don't make this mistake. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Tesla's recent slide and why some are still thrilled with Tesla's results.

The Federal Reserve Met on 3/20/24 to discuss monetary policy and whether or not to raise or lower interest rates. They announced that they won't make any changes. Most experts believe that they'll lower interest rates in June. So should you start selling your money market funds and short-term bond funds? When should you do it? Should you move the money into something that could benefit from decreasing interest rates? In this episode, I'll discuss why we invest in money market funds, if you should move your money out, and where you should consider shifting it.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [1:13] Sign up for the Retirement Readiness Review! [1:41] Why should you invest in money market funds?  [4:33] Why move money out of your money market fund? [6:30] What might make money market rates fall?  [8:42] What do you buy to replace money market funds? Why should you invest in money market funds? Money market funds should be considered part of your overall asset allocation. We look at money in terms of buckets. You need some money in risky buckets to grow your money to pace against inflation (stocks, commodities, real estate investment, high-yield corporate bonds, etc.). The other money is your “safe” money (cash, money market funds, government bonds, short-term corporate bonds, etc.). I've been recommending that you move money from your bank or other low-yielding accounts and move them into money market funds for the last year and a half. Why? Because you can now earn about 5% on your money market funds (depending on where you keep it). We typically use the Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund® (SWVXX). And as of 3/20/2024, its current yield is 5.18% with an annual expense ratio of 0.340%.  Money market funds are relatively low-risk and liquid. They trade for a dollar value that rarely changes. What changes? The interest rate that the funds pay (which can reset as often as every seven days). Why move money out of your money market fund?  You invest in a money market fund to help you earn more interest on your safe money. You want to choose what gives you the best rate possible. The rate you get is dependent on duration—the length of time that you're investing your money.  Currently, looking at the treasury yield curve, you'll earn more interest by having your money in shorter-term treasuries than you would versus long-term treasuries. Eventually, the curve will reverse and long-term investments will yield more interest. That's when you'd consider reducing the amount of money out of money market funds.  Until the Fed raised interest rates in 2022, money markets were paying almost nothing. As the Fed raised interest rates, the interest paid increased. What might make money market rates fall?  The primary driver is inflation. The Fed monitors inflation so they can make decisions about what to do with interest rates. Inflation has been high. The Fed doesn't want to cut rates too quickly because it could trigger more inflation.  What could you buy to replace money market funds? How do you reduce your exposure? Listen to hear some ideas! Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel The 5-Step Portfolio Process, Ep #17 Daily Treasury Yield Curve Rates Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund® SPDR® Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF SPDR® Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan

With rising interest rates, does it still make sense to invest in dividend stocks?  In this episode, I compare a dividend stock to a money market fund, which one is the better investment?I also cover the following topics in this episode:- Rising interest rates- What are money market funds- Typical money market returns- What will happen to interest rates?- Money market fund versus a dividend stock- $10K grows to over $12K in 3 yearsDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

Episode 445:  The Fed likely won't start cutting interest rates until June or July, that means we still have several months to enjoy 5% risk free rates.  So now it's time to start thinking about moving back up the risk scale. Sign up for free ALERTs & Market Commentary at:  https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ ------------------------------------------------------

In today's macroeconomic update, Randy discusses the characteristics that are shaping the current economic landscape including inflation, credit card delinquency, and investments in money market funds. Make sure to listen to this episode to learn what this means to you as a real estate investor. Join the Investor Club: https://rebrand.ly/fhzjy6p

Money Market Funds have risen to record levels in the past year, but there's a concern over what to do with these holdings as interest rates have stabilized and appear likely to decline at some point in the near future. We discuss the best options for reinvesting money market holdings if rates do drop.

In today's episode, Jeff Weaver and host Craig Jeffery discuss key findings from the Liquidity Risk Survey. They discuss impacts of Fed rate increases, the regional bank crisis, and movements in deposits and money funds. Download your copy of the Liquidity Risk Survey Report here: https://strategictreasurer.com/2023-liquidity-risk-survey/ Learn more about Allspring: https://www.allspringglobal.com/

Join us for another installment of the Short-Term Investing Series by Federated Hermes on the Treasury Update Podcast. In this episode, experts from Federated Hermes discuss the nuances of short-term investments, focusing specifically on cash and credit considerations. The conversation touches on credit quality, duration, economic outlook, yield curve, money market funds, managing asset-backed securities, and more. Speakers: Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer Mark Weiss, CFA, Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investment Management Company Nicholas Tripodes, CFA, Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Low Duration/Structured Products Group, Federated Investment Management Company John Mosko, Senior Vice President, Liquidity Management Division, Federated Securities Corp. Visit federatedhermes.com for more information. Show notes: To learn more about the topics discussed, please refer to the following links: Money market funds 101. The difference between investing and depositing your cash. Views are as of December 13, 2023, and are subject to change based on market conditions and other factors. These views should not be construed as a recommendation for any specific security or sector. You could lose value by investing in a money market fund. Although some money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment, at $1.00 per share, they cannot guarantee they will do so. An investment in money market funds is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Federated Securities Corp is a distributor of the Federated Hermes Funds and is not affiliated with Strategic Treasurer. Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices. Short duration bond funds are not “money market” mutual funds. Some money market mutual funds attempt to maintain a stable net asset value through compliance with relevant Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. Short duration funds are not governed by those rules, and their shares will fluctuate in value. The value of some asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and although certain securities may be supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations. Credit ratings do not protect against market risk.

P.M. Edition for Jan. 18. Investors poured trillions of dollars into money-market funds and other cash-like investments during the Federal Reserve's rate-hike campaign. Now, Wall Street's hoping they move it into stocks and bonds. Markets reporter Eric Wallerstein explains. And drugmakers have already raised prices for hundreds of drugs, in the U.S. including blockbusters Ozempic and Mounjaro. Reporter Jennifer Calfas has more. Plus, the Justice Department details “cascading failures” in the response to the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, joins Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Associate Peter Lynch to provide advice for a couple who have different opinions on paying off their mortgage before retirement. They weigh the options between carrying mortgage debt and cash flow once the couple stops working. Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/retire-smart-the-debate-on-mortgage-payoff-and-its-impact-on-cash-flow 

Changing Fed policy in 2024 is likely to bring down yields from these increasingly popular funds. Here's what investors can consider instead.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Head of Corporate Credit Research at Morgan Stanley. Along with my colleagues bringing you a variety of perspectives, I'll be talking about trends across the investment landscape and how we put those ideas together. It's Friday, January 12th at 2 p.m. in London. One of the biggest stories in recent years has been the rise of the money market fund. Today, an investor in a US dollar money market fund earns a yield of about 5.3%, a full 1% higher than the yield on a 30 year US government bond and almost 4% higher than the yield on the S&P 500. All investment strategy at the moment, to some extent, flows from the starting point that holding cash pays pretty well. Unsurprisingly, those high yields in money market funds for little volatility have been popular. Per data from the Investment Company Institute, U.S. money market fund assets now stand at about $6 trillion, over $1 trillion higher than a year ago, which flows into these funds accelerating over the last few months. But we think this could change looking into 2024. The catalyst will be greater confidence that the Federal Reserve has not just stopped raising interest rates, but will start to cut them. If short term rates are set to fall, the outlook for holders of a money market fund changes. Suddenly they may want to lock in those high current yields. Morgan Stanley expects the declines and what these money market funds may earn to be significant. We see the Fed reducing rates by 100 basis points in 2024, and another 200 basis points in 2025, leaving short term rates to be a full 3% lower than current levels over the next two years. In Europe, rates on money market funds may fall 2% over the same period. While lower short term interest rates can make holding money market funds less attractive, they make holding bonds more attractive. Looking back over the last 40 years, the end of Federal Reserve rate increases, as well as the start of interest rate cuts has often driven higher returns for high quality bonds. But would a shift out of money market funds into bonds make sense for household allocations? We think so. Looking at data from the Federal Reserve back to the 1950s, we see that household allocation to bonds remain relatively low, while exposures to the stock market remain historically high. And this is the reason why we think any flows out of money market funds are more likely to go into bonds than stocks. Stock market exposure is already high, and stocks represent a much more volatile asset than bonds, relative to holding cash. While the US money market funds saw $1 trillion of inflows into 2024 flows to investment grade and high yield saw almost nothing. That is starting to change. With the Fed done raising rates, we expect higher flows into credit, especially in 1 to 5 year investment grade bonds, the part of the credit market that could be the easiest first step for investors coming out of cash and looking for something to move into. Thanks for listening. Subscribe to Thoughts on the Market on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, and leave us a review. We'd love to hear from you.

There are many ways to beat market returns, but none this simple. The vast majority of Americans have no idea that their money is being placed into Money Market Funds every day, earning a low rate of return. Join Bond market expert William Addiss as he discusses how to use the "Bond Ladder" strategy to beat the industry rates of return and maintain liquidity! The show will be live at 2pm PT today!   #trading #futures #cryptocurrency  #bitcoin #Bonds #Yield  #FOMC   Sign up for a free, 6 video course on Cryptocurrency here: https://www.tradingacademy.com/crypto/ Contact TraderMerlin: Email – TraderMerlin@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13930555/ Twitter: TraderMerlin - https://twitter.com/TraderMerlin IG: TraderMerlin - https://www.instagram.com/tradermerlin/ FB: TraderMerlin  - https://www.facebook.com/TraderMerlin Live Daily Show:  - https://www.youtube.com/TraderMerlin   Trading Applications used: #TastyWorks, #ThinkOrSwim #CliK, #TradeStation, #TradingView, #Barchart

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Larry White is a professor of economics at George Mason University and is the author of a new book titled, *Better Money: Gold, Fiat, or Bitcoin?* Larry is also a returning guest to Macro Musings, and he rejoins the podcast to discuss this book and the comparison among those monetary standards. David and Larry specifically discuss the bottom-up vs. top-down theories of money, the basics and functionality of a gold, bitcoin, and fiat standards, the future of money, and more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   Larry's Twitter: @lawrencehwhite1 Larry's Mercatus profile Larry's GMU profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our new Macro Musings merch!   Related Links:   *Better Money: Gold, Fiat, or Bitcoin?* by Lawrence White   *Larry White on Stablecoins, Money Market Funds, and the History of Free Banking* by Macro Musings

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Money market funds are a key aspect of the financial system and hold about $5.75 trillion of assets. Today, we explain what makes up a money market fund, why they've been looking shaky lately, and why a potential debt default is making things worse. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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