8 best places to keep your cash in 2026

Now that the new year is underway, you may be reflecting on both your financial situation and the greater financial landscape in the U.S. Though prices for everything — from groceries to housing to utilities — remain high, inflation has slowed over the last year. This prompted the Fed to cut rates three times during 2025. At the same time, the job market has cooled, and unemployment has risen. If nothing else, the current economic situation may be reinforcing how important it is to keep cash on hand. Whet ...