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A Better ETF for Your Cash

June 22, 2026 by Tim Plaehn

I regularly get asked by subscribers about investment ideas for cash reserves. The idea is to have a place to park cash, maintain close-to-absolute stability of principal, and earn some interest on the cash. A new ETF may give investors a place to earn a bit more yield on their cash holdings. A money market […]

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Bond Funds Look Safe Until Rates Start Rising

March 11, 2026 by Tim Plaehn

Generally accepted financial planning guidelines always recommend that a portion (typically 40%) of an investor’s portfolio be in bonds. Very few buy individual bonds, meaning this allocation will likely be in bond funds. There are some problems and risks to your wealth from a large allocation to a bond fund. First, a bond primer: A […]

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