One of the most common things I hear these days, “Taylor, I’m good getting 5% in a money market.” 🤦🏼♂️ Okay, but are you good actually getting sub 3% in a money market!? Death & TAXES… The 2 inevitables in life… Taxes are often overlooked by investors (even by many “professional investors”, unfortunately). People talk about RETURNS all the time- but they never talk about AFTER TAX RETURNS. Here’s how taxes work on Money Markets, CDs, and High Yield Savings Accounts: The income generated by each of these are subject to your FEDERAL INCOME TAX RATE. Beyond that, each state has their own tax system on investments- so make sure you’re aware of your states additional tax. (The exception to this- municipal money market fund, which is not subject to federal tax… but you guessed it, the yields are much lower.) Taxes in Treasury Bonds/Bills: The yield on these avoids State Income tax, but is still subject to Federal income tax. Therefore after taxes, the yields on these products are generally sub 3.5%- then when you account for core inflation currently at 4%… There you go, NEGATIVE PURCHASING POWER. If you don’t understand how your investments are taxed, you’re in a fight with 1 arm tied behind your back. Click the link in my bio if you’re interested in hearing our sophisticated approach, focused on generating AFTER TAX RETURNS. Disclosure: tax rates differs person to person and state to state. Returns aren’t guaranteed when working with LifeGoal. #investing #investor #cds #moneymarkets #treasurybonds #hysa #taxes #tax #finance #cfp #cima #wallstreet #bonds #stocks #stockmarket #lifegoalinvestments #lifegoalnation #financetiktok #financetok