There are three ways to purchase Treasury notes directly; through a brokerage, through a bank, or directly from the U.S. Treasury. While they are considered free from default risk, Treasury Notes carry significant other risks including interest rate risk and inflation risk. This is especially true with today’s . . . .
Read MoreConsidering you have a 3-year timeline, a standard savings account isn't optimal due to the low interest rates being unlikely to keep up with inflation. A money market savings account or certificate of deposit would be a better to consider. If you are comfortable with taking on more risk . . . .
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