{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Best Short-Term Investments: What to Know (and What to Avoid)","description":"It's your money, and you need it now! In this episode, we discuss the best short-term investments when you want to earn a return from your cash - without exposing it to a risk of loss. We cover: How current events may drive people to make bad investment decisions Why you have to start the short-term investment convo with an understanding of risk and reward What to look for when considering a short-term investment (and what you should expect) Red flags to avoid when presented with investment opportunities Specific investment vehicles to consider for your cash when you want some kind of return, but also need to keep that money safe We wrap up the conversation with a lightning round of dos-and-don'ts, questions-and-answers on the best short-term investments you might want to consider for your own cash - and a warning on why it's almost never "different this time." ","author_name":"Money for Life with Eric Roberge, CFP","author_url":"http:\/\/beyondyourhammock.com\/beyondfinances","html":"