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There are many online banks that offer higher interest rates than traditional brick and mortar banks, Gelbman said.

Purchase Short-Term Treasury Bonds

Treasury bonds are debt securities issued by the U.S. government.

One of the biggest appeals of Treasury bonds is that theyre backed by the U.S. government.

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Gelbman noted that one- to six-month Treasury bonds are currently yielding between 4.2% and 4.3%.

This lets them fund small business loans or real estate deals with short repayment periods.

Heerlein said this lets investors benefit from potential market gains while maintaining downside protection.

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He noted working with a retiree who wanted higher returns than a savings account but still needed security.

A structured CD provided upside potential with no risk to their principal, giving them peace of mind.

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