A Guide to Unlocking the Potential of Your Extra Cash

Investing your extra money can often feel like navigating a labyrinth, especially if you’re not starting with a massive fortune. If you’re wondering what to do with extra cash, sitting funds, or how to invest wisely, you’ve come to the right place. If you’d like more assistance than what’s provided on this page, schedule a call for a free consultation with a Facet expert.

Every dollar of your extra cash can be invested smartly to ensure optimal growth and security.

Challenges to Investing Your Extra Cash

Investing extra cash isn’t without its hurdles:

    • Lack of large funds: Many believe substantial initial capital is required to start investing effectively, and this is true if  you’re using traditional investing firms. (Most traditional firms require minimums between $100k to $500k before they’ll even talk to you.)
    • Complexity: The vast array of investment options can be daunting, making it hard to choose the right path.
    • Risk concerns: Fear of losing money can deter many from investing.

Benefits of Investing Your Extra Cash

Investing your surplus funds through flat-fee planning offers numerous advantages:

  • Potential for higher returns: Let your money work for you, potentially outpacing inflation and savings accounts.
  • Financial security: Build wealth for long-term goals, like retirement or educational expenses.
  • Passive income: Potentially generate income through investments that provide returns on a regular basis.

Tax Implications of Investing Your Extra Cash

Investing can also have tax implications, which Facet can help you navigate:

  • Capital Gains: Managed effectively to minimize tax bills.
  • Tax-efficient investing: Strategies that can reduce the amount of taxes you pay on investment returns.

Flat-Fee Investing: Your Gateway to Wise Investments

Flat-fee investing is the solution to many of these challenges. Here’s how Facet makes it possible:

  • Transparency: Know exactly what you’re paying for with a simple, flat fee.
  • Accessibility: Get started without needing a large upfront investment.
  • Personalization: Receive advice tailored to your financial situation and goals.

Why Choose Flat-Fee Over Traditional Financial Planning?

Traditional financial planning often involves percentages of assets under management (AUM), which can become costly as your portfolio grows.

Facet’s flat-fee model means:

  • Cost-effectiveness: Pay for the service, not a percentage of your asset growth. Many traditional firms charge a 1% assets under management (AUM) fee* and so compared to a flat fee, you may potentially be paying more in fees over time. Facet’s fee is flat and our unbiased services start as low as $2,000 a year– and that’s it.
  • Predictability: Better financial planning with predictable costs.

Who Qualifies?

Everyone with a financial dream qualifies to invest their extra cash. Whether you’re planning for a big purchase, securing your family’s future, or building a nest egg, our flat-fee service is designed to scale according to your needs.

Let Facet Guide You

Ready to take control of your finances? Facet is here to show you how every dollar of your extra cash can be invested smartly to bring about optimal growth and security. With us, you invest not just in the market, but in your peace of mind.

Get started by scheduling a free consultation. Your present and future-self will thank you!

What you need to know: Investing your extra cash through flat fee financial planning with Facet can offer a cost-effective solution to potentially achieve higher returns and financial security without a large upfront investment. 

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** Nerdwallet review conducted in October of 2023 based on the time frame of August – October 2023. Nerdwallet’s independent assessment includes data collection, interviews and testing which results in star ratings from poor (one star) to excellent (five stars). Nerdwallet was not paid for this review however does receive compensation based on referrals.

How we’re different.

At Facet, we never earn commissions, so our success is only measured in terms of your satisfaction and financial security. We achieve this through personalized financial advocacy that’s changing expectations, industry-wide. Here’s how we set ourselves apart:
What am I actually getting?
What are the minimum assets required?
How is my planner qualified?
How will we meet?
How will technology be used?
How will my fees be calculated?
What am I actually getting?
Personalized, jargon-free advice for everything money impacts in your life + help executing your plan
What are the minimum assets required?
$0
How is my planner qualified?
Always a CFP® Professional (the highest possible certification)
How will we meet?
Up to 4 virtual meetings (year 1) and varying sessions based on membership tier (years 2+)
How will technology be used?
Easy-to-use platform with key info in one place
How will my fees be calculated?
One fixed fee based on your needs
Traditional financial advisor
What am I actually getting?
Usually a 30-60+ page report that mostly focuses on your investments
What are the minimum assets required?
Typically $100K or more
How is my planner qualified?
Titles are unregulated and misleading - not always a CFP® Professional
How will we meet?
Typically one or two meetings/year, usually in-person, during business hours
How will technology be used?
Technology is usually not a central part of the service
How will my fees be calculated?
Varies; typically a % of what you invest, plus fees. Cost increases as your money grows
Robo-advisor
What am I actually getting?
A “robot” or algorithm, that manages your investments; sometimes can ask a person one-off questions for an additional fee
What are the minimum assets required?
Varies
How is my planner qualified?
No, or limited access to, a financial planner
How will we meet?
No--or only ad hoc--meetings
How will technology be used?
Technology is typically the only service offered
How will my fees be calculated?
A % of what you invest, plus fees. Cost increases as your money grows

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