Archive for March, 2009

Investing in Money Market Cash Funds – are They a Wise Option?

March 28th, 2009
Investing in Money Market Cash Funds - are They a Wise Option?

When it comes to investing your money, you’ll probably know by now that you have numerous options to choose from.

In fact, it can feel like a bit of a minefield and sometimes you may not know if you’ve made the right choice.

Should you choose a bond fund, equity fund, property fund or a money market cash fund? Or any other type of fund?

So, what is a Money Market fund?

They are essentially unit » Read more: Investing in Money Market Cash Funds – are They a Wise Option?

Explaining the Money Market

March 7th, 2009
Explaining the Money Market

The Money Market is the financial market for short-term borrowing and lending, usually up to a time span of thirteen months. This contrasts with the capital market for longer-term funds that feature within the Market.

This is the place where banks lend to and borrow from each other, short-term financial instruments, for instance certificates of deposit or enter into agreements, repurchase agreements are taken place.

It provides » Read more: Explaining the Money Market