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How the Fed Funds Rate Impacts the Wealthfront Cash Account

Wealthfront Team — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:17:25 +0000

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 debt. The fed funds rate […]

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Cash Account Clients Earned Half a Billion Dollars This Year

The Wealthfront Team — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:05:33 +0000

We’re excited to share that our Cash Account clients have collectively earned half a billion dollars in interest year to date. When we launched the Cash Account in 2019 in partnership with our network of FDIC insured banks, we couldn’t have imagined such a positive reception, and we want to send a heartfelt thank you […]

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Why Is the Wealthfront Cash Account APY So High?

Amber Guerrero — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:06:34 +0000

Note: As of , the Wealthfront Cash Account has a APY. Read more about it . We all know that when it comes to earning interest on your cash, more is better. But not all financial institutions pay the same rate—not even close. Since we launched the Wealthfront Cash Account back in early 2019, many […]

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3 Signs You’re Holding Too Much Cash & How To Fix It

The Wealthfront Team — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:10:23 +0000

2020 has been an unusual year to say the least. The coronavirus pandemic has turned our daily routines upside down and introduced a lot of uncertainty – including financial uncertainty – into many people’s lives. At the same time, Americans are saving more of their income than ever before. As a frame of reference, the […]

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Meet Autopilot, a New Service that Automates Your Savings Strategy

The Wealthfront Team — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:30:14 +0000

You’re an optimizer. You know exactly which credit card to use for each purchase in order to get the most points. You read a few Yelp reviews before deciding where you’ll have dinner (or these days, order takeout). And you probably spend a lot of time and effort checking the balance in your various financial […]

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Your High-Yield Cash Account Shouldn’t Be Your Only Savings Vehicle

Andy Rachleff — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:08:05 +0000

Note: As of , the Wealthfront Cash Account has a APY. Read more about it . We were extremely gratified with the incredible reaction people had last year to the introduction of our high-yield cash account that’s FDIC insured through our partner banks. In less than a year we attracted more than $8 billion of […]

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4 Ways To Set Yourself Up for a Financially Healthy New Year

The Wealthfront Team — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:27:48 +0000

Note: As of , the Wealthfront Cash Account has a APY. Read more about it . The end of the year is a great time to review your finances and the perfect opportunity to set yourself up for a financially healthy new year. We know you’re busy booking holiday travel, spending time with friends and […]

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7 Things All Couples Should Think About When Creating A Budget

The Wealthfront Team — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:49:18 +0000

These conversations go way deeper than simply “how much should we spend on takeout every month?” They are undeniably an examination of who you both are at your core, how open and accepting you are of each other’s realest selves, and how you function together as a team.

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5 Surprising Ways to Trick Your Brain Into Spending Less

The Wealthfront Team — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:00:44 +0000

Yes, sometimes smart financial habits are really just a matter of playing head games with yourself. Here's exactly how to do that.

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34 People Share The One Thing They Cut From Their Budget That They Never Missed

The Wealthfront Team — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:00:02 +0000

No matter what your income is or what your specific goals are, your budget is never too big nor too small to be carefully considered and highly intentional.

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