Cash Equivalents

Need some extra cash, but don't want to sell your investments? ๐Ÿ’ธ

So, investing typically happens over a long period of time ๐Ÿฅฑ

And even though you should NEVER invest funds you absolutely need, sometimes we all make mistakes ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

Cash equivalents can help you out ๐Ÿ“ˆ

They are short-term investments that can easily be converted into cash ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Cash equivalents are for keeping money safe and secure as is! ๐Ÿ’ต

So, theyโ€™re not ideal for investors who are looking to grow their money long term ๐Ÿ’ฐ

There are 3 types of cash equivalents 3๏ธโƒฃ

1๏ธโƒฃ Short-term bonds = bonds that mature in one year or less ๐Ÿ“…

2๏ธโƒฃ Money market = mutual funds that invest in short-term debt securities, like short-term bonds and CDs ๐Ÿฆ

3๏ธโƒฃ CDs = investments with a set term and fixed interest rate, and are issued by banks and other financial institutions ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Now you know about an investment asset designed to turn into cash ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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