Golly Cabo - I think if it is money you might need in the next 5 years, Boomer gave some good advice. I might look at some tax free bonds - My personal money I know needs to last 20-30 years so I have 30% in equities and 70% in cash and bonds (bonds are 45% - cash 25%). Our financial advisor thinks I should be 70% bonds 30% equities, but I need the comfort of the cash reserve so I know I can get by for 3-5 years if the market tanks again. I am in a "trust no one" mode with my money after the whipping we took the past couple of years. I did keep working 2 years longer than I had originally intended so that helped. I may look for part time work next year for an additional cushion if the picture doesn't get better. Good luck - being able to sleep is the key - upset stomach just makes you spend your money on PeptoBismol.
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