Where to invest short-term?

[bigred]

Money markets and CDs, in the 5-6% range just a short time ago, are now hovering somewhere in the 3s. :( Think it's worth checking T-bills or bonds or some such for a short term (1/2 years) push? Thoughts?

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Money markets and CDs, in the 5-6% range just a short time ago, are now hovering somewhere in the 3s. :( Think it's worth checking T-bills or bonds or some such for a short term (1/2 years) push? Thoughts?

Whichever is paying more.

[Francesca R]

Money markets and CDs, in the 5-6% range just a short time ago, are now hovering somewhere in the 3s. :( Think it's worth checking T-bills or bonds or some such for a short term (1/2 years) push? Thoughts?Your risk-free rate of interest has been reduced to encourage you to go spend/invest the money on something else. Mr Bernanke would prefer you to have a splurge :)

[jimtron]

You can compare rates at http://www.bankrate.com.

[a_unique_person]

Australian securities. Interest rates keep going up.

[Francesca R]

Australian securities. Interest rates keep going up.
As does the USD value of the Aussie dollar. However, a foreign currency asset, even if it is a T-bill, has much higher risk than a domestic one, and is a very inappropriate short term investment. That is, if "short term" is taken to include in its meaning "minimal probability of large loss"

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[Soapy Sam]

Give it to me. I'll look after it.

[bigred]

Finally, SS to the rescue. Have your people call my people.