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How to get better returns on your cash now
  + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
NEW YORK, June 21 (Reuters) - You might assume that with U.S. interest rates at new highs, Americans are getting terrific returns on savings. MONEY MARKET FUNDSIn brokerage accounts there is a default or "sweep" account, where cash is kept before you make other investments. The two highest yields at the moment for government money market funds, according to data trackers iMoneyNet: UBS Liquid Assets Government Fund at 5.07%, and Vanguard Treasury Money Market Fund at 5.06%. An important note about terminology: Money market funds are distinct from money market accounts. “All of these are very appealing, and we are recommending people reassess their cash and emergency fund savings.
Persons: , Greg McBride, ” McBride, James Gambaccini, Gambaccini, , Sallie Mae, Brandon Opre, Chris Taylor, Lauren Young, Matthew Lewis Organizations: YORK, Federal Reserve, BMO, TIAA Bank, Treasury Bills, U.S ., Barclays, UBS Liquid Assets Government, Vanguard Treasury Money Market, Thomson Locations: www.TreasuryDirect.gov, Reston , Virginia, Huntersville , North Carolina, New York
Bigger contribution limits on retirement accountsIf you're eager to boost your retirement savings, there's good news for 2023: higher contribution limits for your 401(k) and individual retirement account. The contribution limits have also increased for IRAs, allowing you to save up to $6,500 for 2023, up from $6,000 in 2022. Higher income limit for Roth IRA contributionsThe 2023 inflation adjustments also mean more investors may qualify for Roth IRA contributions, experts say. "But how about Roth [IRA] contributions?" While some investors may seek "complicated" moves, like so-called backdoor Roth conversions, which transfer after-tax 401(k) contributions to a Roth IRA, Pon urges investors to double-check Roth IRA contribution eligibility first.
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