"Look at the short end of the Treasury market. The two-year note, like all Treasury debt, is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States and yields a solid 4%. Short-term Treasury bills have also recently yielded 3.66% to 3.74%. Note that shorter government debt of a year or less is bought at a discount and matures at full value instead of paying interest. Baby boomers can buy Treasury bills and bonds through banks and brokerage firms."
"Certificates of deposit (CDs) are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), an independent agency that protects deposits in U.S. banks and other financial institutions. The FDIC insures up to $250,000 per depositor per insured bank. In other words, you can have multiple CDs at different banks, each of which has up to $250,000 in insurance."
"Some one-year CDs currently offer rates around 4.10-4.20%. Longer-term CD yields range from 4.00% to 4.80% with a minimum deposit of $500. It is essential to note that if you have an emergency and need to access your money, you may lose some earned interest or face penalties for early withdrawal. Baby boomers will want to make sure the terms are clear when they purchase one."
As retirement nears, preserving accumulated wealth becomes a priority alongside maintaining retirement savings amid market volatility, inflation, and economic uncertainty. U.S. Treasury securities offer government-backed stability, including two-year notes yielding about 4% and short-term Treasury bills yielding roughly 3.66% to 3.74%, with bills purchased at a discount and maturing at full value. Certificates of deposit provide FDIC insurance up to $250,000 per depositor per insured bank, with one-year CD rates around 4.10% to 4.20% and longer-term yields ranging from 4.00% to 4.80%, subject to early-withdrawal penalties. High-yield money market funds are presented as another low-risk option for easier cash access and more reliable income than holding all funds in a savings account.
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