The Treasury Trap: When Higher Rates Don't Always Mean Better Deals The recent surge in interest rates has prompted savers to seek higher returns on short to mid term investments.
As inflation hovers above 2%, the allure of higher earnings is undeniable. However, a closer look at the options reveals that higher rates don't always translate to better deals.
The T Bill Trap: A False Sense of Security Buying a Treasury bill (T bill) involves making a loan to the U. S. government for a specified period, ranging from four to 52 weeks.