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2. Treasuries. Super easy to buy. You pick the duration.

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 08:17 AM

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Interest is free of state taxes. They renew automatically. There isn't anything safer.

https://treasurydirect.gov/

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T Bonds, CDs, Gold, a Safety Deposit box, Cash under the Mattress? [View all] Chasstev365 Friday OP

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My first question is.... lastlib Friday #10