Given one has received $75,000 $US after Estate Taxes to invest wisely, not greedily.
Given that currently (late Aug Early Sept 2009) banks and Credit Unions are paying about 2.2 to 2.6% for 6-12-18 month CD's.
Given that safety of the principle and fairly ready access to funds is of primary need.
Given that trying to live with or accept the interest as income that can be either rolled over or be allowed to be spent is a consideration.
The Question:
Are there any other investments that meet or exceed the above givens, that return more or substantially more than 2.2 to 2.6 % over a years time ?
R.J, Knoxville, TN