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How Peter & Alex Used the Cash Account To Pay for a Wedding and Buy a House in the Same Week

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

Names: Peter & Alex Relationship status: Married in June 2025 after a proposal on a long hike in Albania Approach to joint finances: A mix of joint and separate accounts Saving for: An international honeymoon Recent financial milestone: Just purchased a home together (within a week of their wedding!) First surprise as new homeowners: Paying […] The post How Peter & Alex Used the Cash Account To Pay for a Wedding and Buy a House in the Same Week appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Vested Interest: Why Has the Market Been So Volatile? Well, It’s a Bunch of Things.

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

This post is brought to you by Vested Interest, our forthcoming newsletter about what the financial and economic news might mean for your money, career, and life in general. Please get in touch via askwealthfront@wealthfront.com with comments and questions about other topics you’d like us to cover. The last two-plus weeks in the stock market […] The post Vested Interest: Why Has the Market Been So Volatile? Well, It’s a Bunch of Things. appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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The Wealthfront Cash Account Now Has a 3.50% APY

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

On Wednesday, October 29, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the target range for the fed funds rate by 0.25%. As we’ve written about in the past, the fed funds rate is a direct input to the Cash Account Annual Percentage Yield (APY). As a result of the Fed’s decision, the new APY is […] The post The Wealthfront Cash Account Now Has a 3.50% APY appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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How and Why to Diversify Your Portfolio

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

Diversification is the practice of buying a variety of different investments with the goal of balancing risk and reward in your portfolio. A well-diversified portfolio can help you maximize your expected returns without taking on unnecessary or unwanted risk. This is known as improving your “risk-adjusted returns.” You can think of diversification as a way […] The post How and Why to Diversify Your Portfolio appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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Wealthfront’s Next Chapter as a Public Company

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

As Wealthfront becomes a publicly traded company today, I want to thank you for helping us get here. We could not have reached this milestone without the trust and support of our clients. Your hard work and smart financial decisions have been the source of our success, and creating products for clients like you is […] The post Wealthfront’s Next Chapter as a Public Company appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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How Direct Indexing Helps You Keep More of What You Earn

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

Back in 2013 when Wealthfront coined the term “direct indexing,” the strategy (which had been around for decades) was fairly exclusive. Companies like Parametric and Aperio had long offered direct indexing to wealthy clients, but Wealthfront was an early pioneer in offering the strategy for a low cost and low minimum to everyday investors. At […] The post How Direct Indexing Helps You Keep More of What You Earn appeared first on Wealthfront Blog.

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State Pension vs Private Pension: What’s the Real Difference?

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

When people think about retirement, many assume the State Pension will cover everything, so they put off retirement planning. But years later, they often discover the State Pension doesn’t stretch to the life they pictured, things like keeping up with bills, enjoying trips, or treating the grandkids. The truth is, relying on it alone can leave a gap between what you’ll have and what you’ll need. Retirement planning is essential, and understanding a few basics makes it far easier to build a plan that actually works for you. In this guide, we’ll clear up the key points about the State Pension and private pensions so you can see how they fit together and start setting up a retirement plan that’s realistic, flexible, and truly yours. Check out our latest post - State Pension vs Private Pension: What’s the Real Difference? on LowQuotes Blog

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Beginner Investor Blog Series: Types of Investments Explained

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

When people talk about “investing,” it can sound like a complicated world full of jargon and numbers. However, the truth is that investing is simply putting your money to work, rather than leaving it in your bank account, where it does very little. In this fifth article of our Beginner Investor Blog Series, we’ll explore the main types of investments, how they work, and the trade-off between risk and reward. This way, you can start building confidence as a beginner investor. Check out our latest post - Beginner Investor Blog Series: Types of Investments Explained on LowQuotes Blog

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Financial Planning for People Who Don’t Like Budgeting

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

Budgeting isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but let’s be honest, it’s essential for a solid financial plan. For many, the idea of tracking every euro and filling in spreadsheets feels restrictive, dull, or even stressful. Financial planning doesn’t have to mean living by a strict budget. You can take control of your money without obsessing over every detail by setting up simple systems that do the heavy lifting, so your money practically manages itself. Check out our latest post - Financial Planning for People Who Don’t Like Budgeting on LowQuotes Blog

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Timeless Financial Planning Tips: The Basics That Always Work

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

When it comes to money, trends come and go. One year, it’s cryptocurrency; the next, it’s AI stocks or a “can’t miss” investment scheme. However, while the financial world keeps evolving, the fundamentals of good financial planning never really change. In this article, we’ll look at timeless tips that never go out of style, simple, practical moves that can help you stay financially secure no matter your age, income, or what’s happening in the economy. Keep these in mind when planning your finances, and you’ll always have a solid foundation to build on. Check out our latest post - Timeless Financial Planning Tips: The Basics That Always Work on LowQuotes Blog

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Beginner Investor Blog Series: Can You Make Money and Do Good?

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

If investing feels a bit like walking into a maze, you’re not alone. But here’s a comforting thought: you can aim for returns and make ethical choices. That’s what responsible investing is all about. In this sixth article of our Beginner Investor Blog Series, we’ll explore how you can make money while supporting companies that care about the environment, people, and good business practices. Check out our latest post - Beginner Investor Blog Series: Can You Make Money and Do Good? on LowQuotes Blog

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What to Do with Your Old Pension: The Role of a PRB

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

When you leave a job, figuring out what to do with your pension can feel like a big decision. Instead of letting your savings sit in your old employer’s pension plan, you might consider moving them into a Personal Retirement Bond (PRB). A PRB gives you more control over your pension savings, letting you decide how your money is invested and managed as you plan for retirement on your own terms. Check out our latest post - What to Do with Your Old Pension: The Role of a PRB on LowQuotes Blog

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How a PRSA Can Help You Achieve Financial Freedom in Retirement

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

When most people picture retirement, they think of freedom: travelling, spending time with family, buying a new car or simply having the peace of mind that comes from knowing the bills are paid. But real freedom in retirement doesn’t just happen. It’s built slowly and steadily through pension and retirement planning. That’s where a PRSA (Personal Retirement Savings Account) comes in. Check out our latest post - How a PRSA Can Help You Achieve Financial Freedom in Retirement on LowQuotes Blog

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Winterproof Your Wallet: Easy Ways to Save This Winter

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

As the evenings get darker and the temperatures drop, it’s not just the chill that creeps in; higher costs do too. Between heating bills, Christmas spending, and the usual family expenses, winter can hit your wallet harder than expected. With no energy credits planned for Budget 2026, rising costs could hit Irish households even harder. Now is the perfect time to start building habits that protect your finances long-term, not just for this winter. The €250 energy credit in 2025 was a big help for many families, but with that support ending, finding new ways to manage rising costs is key. Here’s how to winterproof your wallet and keep your finances steady through the cold months. Check out our latest post - Winterproof Your Wallet: Easy Ways to Save This Winter on LowQuotes Blog

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Couple Without Kids: Why Two Incomes Don’t Mean Double The Savings

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

So, you’re a couple without kids (CWOK). Two salaries. No childcare costs. More freedom. On paper, it looks like you should be financially ahead of everyone else. But here’s the surprise: having no kids doesn’t automatically mean you’re better off. And having two incomes doesn’t automatically mean double the savings. In fact, couples without kids who don’t budget, plan, or protect themselves financially can end up worse off than couples who do, even those with kids and all the expenses that come with them. Let’s break down why. Check out our latest post - Couple Without Kids: Why Two Incomes Don’t Mean Double The Savings on LowQuotes Blog

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What Type of Christmas Shopper Are You?

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

The festive season is here, and for many of us, it’s a mix of joy, stress, and spending! While shopping for loved ones can be a highlight of the year, it can also take a toll on our finances if we’re not careful. So, what type of Christmas shopper are you? And more importantly, how can you stay financially organised, no matter your shopping style? Let’s find out! Check out our latest post - What Type of Christmas Shopper Are You? on LowQuotes Blog

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Ways To Say No To Avoid Making Yourself Too Busy: Kitces & Carl Ep 177

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

As financial advisors progress in their careers (and lives), their attention is often pulled in many directions as opportunities present themselves. Some will be professional, such as speaking engagements or prospect inquiries; others personal, from community service to family obligations. Many of these requests are meaningful and made with good intentions. But if the advisorRead More... The post Ways To Say No To Avoid Making Yourself Too Busy: Kitces & Carl Ep 177 first appeared on Kitces.com.

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Why (Most) Advisors Shouldn’t Serve As Clients’ Trustees: Ethical Conflicts, Dual Fiduciary Duties, And The SEC Custody Rule

Market Expert Dec 13, 2025

Financial advisors are used to having close and trusting relationships with their clients, given the advisor's involvement in the intimate details of the client's financial life and the long-term nature of many advisor-client relationships. And it therefore occasionally happens that a client asks their advisor to serve as trustee for a trust they've created. ButRead More... The post Why (Most) Advisors Shouldn’t Serve As Clients’ Trustees: Ethical Conflicts, Dual Fiduciary Duties, And The SEC Custody Rule first appeared on Kitces.com.