Advisers walk fine line when managing client cash
Staying ahead of inflation in a low-yield environment can mean taking on more risk with emergency cash positions. The shortest-term certificates of deposit are yielding less than 65 basis points.
While most financial advisers continue to recommend their clients hold enough cash or liquid cash equivalent to cover between three- and six-months’ worth of living expenses in case of an emergency, the crushing reality of historic-low yields is leading to some shifting priorities when balancing s
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