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Old 01-15-2014, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by gustavo View Post
Why does 8% sound "too good to be true".
The government has been holding rates down for a few years and will probably continue for a few more. Look at what money market, CD's, savings accounts and government bonds pay. Lets say today a safe rate is 3% for a 10 year bond. 8% short term is so much higher it has to be a high risk investment.