On one hand, the stock market is still well below all-time highs and understandably looks attractive to many patient long-term investors. But on the other hand, savings accounts and other cash equivalents with guaranteed yields of 4% or more look tempting as well. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel and Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe discuss which is the better choice for investors right now.
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Should You Invest Your Extra Cash or Build Your Reserves in 2023?
There's a solid argument to be made for each option.
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Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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