{"id":9848,"date":"2019-02-14T06:30:02","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T14:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canary.kcprod.info/blog\/?p=9848"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:33:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T21:33:03","slug":"introducing-wealthfront-cash-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canary.kcprod.info/blog\/introducing-wealthfront-cash-account\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Wealthfront Cash Account"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note: As of January 30, 2026, the Wealthfront Cash Account has a 3.30% APY. Read more about it here<\/a>\n.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Today we are excited to announce the Wealthfront Cash Account<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 the perfect complement to our free financial planning and long-term investing. It\u2019s the ideal way to address your short term goals like creating an emergency fund, saving for a car or even a home. Our cash account currently pays an interest rate of 2.24%, is FDIC insured for up to $8 million, and has a minimum of only $1. That\u2019s nearly 20 times the interest rate and 32 times the insurance you receive at a traditional bank.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And while we always recommend staying the course in long-term investing<\/a>, we understand if the recent market volatility is making you hesitant to invest right now. Our cash account is the perfect place to stash your cash until you\u2019re ready again. You can\u2019t beat the security and return our cash account offers. Additionally, unlike your bank account, we charge no fees, our service has no market risk, you get more interest as interest rates rise, and<\/em> you have unlimited free transfers each month.<\/strong><\/p>\n

$260 million in your pockets<\/h2>\n

When designing our cash account, we saw an enormous opportunity to build a new model that actually benefits<\/em> you. In 2018 the four largest banks in the U.S. made over $300 billion in revenue while your deposits just sat in your checking and savings accounts and earned almost nothing \u2014 your money makes money for your bank while doing nothing for you<\/em>. What do you get in exchange? Overdraft fees, account maintenance fees, and confusing services that force you to go into a branch or dial a call center. Not exactly an equal relationship.<\/p>\n

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\nThe line graph is shown for illustrative purposes only. The line graph shows the growth of your principal over a 5-year period, and assumes that the APY for both the Wealthfront cash account and the national average remains the same for each year during this period.<\/em><\/p>\n

By our estimate, if all our clients moved their cash balances to a Wealthfront Cash Account today, they could collectively earn over $260 million in interest in this year alone compared to the majority, who are currently earning practically nothing.<\/strong> That\u2019s money that would otherwise be going straight to the banks. And according to the Wall Street Journal<\/em>,<\/a> there is $8 trillion in cash sitting in commercial banks. If consumers moved that cash to a service like Wealthfront instead, that would mean an additional $170 billion in consumers’ pockets. Imagine the impact that could have on people\u2019s lives. It really is as big as it feels.<\/p>\n

Understand your short-term objectives<\/h2>\n

With our new cash account, you\u2019ll also receive free financial advice<\/a>. Answers to over 10,000 financial questions \u2013 without ever having to pick up the phone or schedule a meeting. We want you to know which trade-offs are right for you, so your money ends up in the most appropriate accounts.<\/p>\n

Our free financial planning service provides a holistic view of your finances today and gives you an understanding of your entire financial picture, allowing you to make informed decisions and learn how to save for both your short- and long-term goals. Depending on your unique goals and time horizon, we\u2019ll recommend how much to save \u2014 and in which accounts \u2014 to help you build exactly the life you want.\"Wealthfront<\/p>\n

Start earning more today<\/h2>\n

The best news: We\u2019ve made this whole thing painless and easy. All current clients can open a Wealthfront Cash Account today<\/a> and start earning 20 times more interest on their cash balances immediately, while consolidating their short-term savings under one roof. Not a Wealthfront client yet? Sign up on our waitlist to be the first to know when it\u2019s available for you.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Wealthfront Cash Account is now available to everyone<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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