Tag: Living Expenses
Cash Is Looking Better As Investment
Cash and cash-equivalent investments - traditionally stodgy options for advisors - are gaining appeal as extreme market volatility pushes many clients beyond their comfort zones.
Advisors typically suggest that clients limit cash exposure to between 5% and 10% of their portfolios, or maintain a reserve that is equivalent to between 18 and 24 months of living [...]
Posted: October 9th, 2008 under Money, Mutual Funds, Personal Finance, US Economy, US Treasury.
Tags: Asset Value, Bear Market, Blue Haven, Cash Equivalent, Cathy Curtis, Different Reasons, Financial Planner, Guarantee Program, Investment Advisor, Living Expenses, Market Volatility, Money Market Fund, Money Market Funds, Money Market Mutual Funds, Oakland Calif, Plain Vanilla, Short Term Investments, Treasury Department, Treasury Yields, Treasurys, U S Treasury
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Cash Payments Or a Structured Settlement?
In traditional settlements, compensation for damages has usually consisted of a single cash payment. History has shown that this money is often unwisely managed and quickly spent, leaving no funds available to provide for future needs. Alternative arrangements know as structured settlements were created in the 1980’s. Under these arrangements the beneficiary would receive cash [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2007 under Annuities, Money, Structured Settlements.
Tags: Alternative Arrangements, Annuities, Annuity Income, Annuity Payments, Beneficiary, Cash Flow, Cash Payments, Cash Settlement, Compensation For Damages, Favorable Tax Treatment, Lifetime, Living Expenses, Money, Payment History, Periodic Basis, Personal Finance, Proceeds, Public Assistance, Settlement Agreement, State Laws, Structured Settlement Payments, Structured Settlements, Traditional Settlements
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