Finally: Attractive Rates for Cash, CDs, Money Markets and Alternatives

Written by Philip Lockwood

Higher Interest rates are rarely a good thing, especially if you find yourself needing to borrow any money. Interest rates on homes, cars, business loans, etc. tend to go higher. Higher interest rates also tend to usher in lower stock market returns as the cost of capital has increased for businesses. Higher interest rates are normally coupled with higher inflation as one way to fight higher inflation is to slow growth/demand, and one way to slow growth/demand is to raise interest rates.

One of the benefits of higher interest rates can be higher rates earned on your fixed income investments. Many of the common banking instruments are also paying higher rates, I am sure you have noticed higher rates in your savings accounts and higher offers for CD’s. The one thing I would encourage against is running out and locking in a 12 month + CD with a majority of your free cash. There are a few different reasons why:

 

  • The Federal Reserve is likely to continue to raise rates over the next few months in an effort to control inflation.

 

  • There may be better alternatives for your cash, depending on your time horizon.

 

 

 

  • There are additional options beyond just money markets, CD’s, etc. as T-Bills/T-Bonds are now looking more and more attractive.

 

 

If you have any questions about options for your money, feel free to reach out. I am more than happy to discuss the current rate environment and what might be the best option for you right now.

 

 

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