rainy day fund Archives | Wealthfront Blog Personal Finance & Investing Insights Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:04:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png rainy day fund Archives | Wealthfront Blog 32 32 How Much Money Do I Need To Start Investing? https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/cash-start-investing/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:09:36 +0000 /blog/?p=1520 You know investing is the right way to build long-term wealth, but how much cash do you need to get started? Figuring this out can feel especially daunting if you’ve only recently begun to build up your savings. The right answer varies from person to person, but generally speaking, you should start investing once you […]

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]]> Introducing the Wealthfront Cash Account https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/introducing-wealthfront-cash-account/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:30:02 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9848 Today we are excited to announce the Wealthfront Cash Account — the perfect complement to our free financial planning and long-term investing. Our cash account currently pays an interest rate of 1.78%, is FDIC insured for up to $1 million, and has a minimum of only $1.

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]]> The Case Against Maxing Out Your 401(k) https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/max-out-401k-company-match/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:34:17 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=3528 Most every personal finance blog I have ever read recommends maxing out your 401(k) contribution. They tell you to “just do it” – contribute as much as you can, as early as you can. I couldn’t disagree more. Forced savings I believe most bloggers (and many financial planners and low-quality investment advisors) recommend maximizing 401(k) […]

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]]> Managing A Silicon Valley Windfall https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/silicon-valley-new-rich-financial-planning/ Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:14:06 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=3336 Editor’s note: Interested in learning more about equity compensation, the best time to exercise options, and the right company stock selling strategies? Read our Guide to Equity & IPOs Sudden money – such as comes with an IPO or an acquisition – is a good thing, right? Yes, but it’s often accompanied by stress. People […]

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]]> People in Their 20s & 30s: Become a Savvy Investor https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/young-investor-getting-started/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:44:37 +0000 /blog/?p=1558 People in their 20s or 30s, you face some of the biggest challenges and the biggest opportunities of any investor. (See Preventive Medicine for One Young Doctor’s Growing Portfolio). If you have a solid income stream, you face a bewildering array of demands on your money. You may want to save to buy a house; […]

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