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What Are The Safest Investments Today?

Let's be clear about one fact: "There is no such thing as a completely safe investment." There are, however, a number of very low risk investments available to investors - but again, none are entirely risk free.

This page is dedicated to answering questions that I am regularly seeing from people wanting to know where they can find: "the safest investments in today's economy".

These questions range from: "What are the safest investments available?" to "What are the best high yield safe investments?" -- but they all involve the central themes of low risk and asset security.

And who can blame them? The global economy is on tilt, largely being driven by the United States, the world's financial core. Stock markets are experiencing significant devaluations, financial institutions are defaulting left and right, and the foreclosure market continues to run rampant. Sound like Armageddon?

What's an investor to do? What is the the safest place to invest money today? Is it possible to find high yield safe investments anymore? Or, should I just keep my money in my mattress where it won't lose value? Oops! I forgot about inflation! Even in my mattress, I'm losing money!

Safe Investing FAQ's

I receive numerous questions about safe investments these days, which I've boiled down to two central themes:

1. What are the safest investments today?

2. How do I find legitimate HIGH YIELD safe investments?

I'm guessing that you're probably asking some of these questions yourself. I know that I am! So, I've been doing a lot of research on these two central themes.

What's interesting is: depending upon the investment guru that you listen to, there are a lot of different opinions being given in response to the first central question: "What are the safest investments today?" And the opinions vary even more in response to the second central question: "How do I find legitimate high yield safe investments?"

So, based upon my research of numerous writings, internet searches, TV interviews, etc., tempered by personal knowledge and experience, below is a list of what I consider to be the safest money investments today. And, I've included my top pick for the best high yield safe investments at the end.

First of all, there is no perfect list of safest money investments that works for everyone. Factors such as age, income, portfolio size and diversification, IRA type (self directed vs. traditional), health, family situations, etc. all must be considered on an individual basis to do this properly. However, for the general population, below is my list of the Safest Money Investments plus the top High Yield Safe Investments available today (starting with the very safest money investments first)

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The Safest Investments Today

#1. Cash:

We'll start the conversation about safe investing with the idea of putting your money in your mattress or burying it in a coffee can in your backyard (I know someone who still does this.) The risk here is three-fold: your money will lose value based on the inflation rate. (i.e. Assuming a 3% inflation rate, you'll lose 3 cents on every dollar each year.) Also, someone could steal the money from you or you could forget where you buried the coffee can!

I also include in the "Cash" category: FDIC-insured banking accounts including Checking and Savings Accounts, Money Market Deposit Accounts and Certificates of Deposit (CD's). These are considered by many to be the safest money investments you can make. However, you are limited to the amount insured by the FDIC (this was raised in 2009 to $250,000 per individual, per lending institution and extended through 2013.)

What risk is there associated with these? First, is inflation risk.. The rate of interest you'll earn on your money will probably not keep up with the rate of inflation, though it's a little better than doing nothing with your money. Second: anyone every hear of the Great Depression? Well, that's what the FDIC was created to protect against, but you never know.

Now, Checking Accounts typically pay no or very low interest and assess a menu of fees which usually result in the average account not pacing with inflation. Savings Accounts usually average well below the inflation rate. Money Market Deposit Accounts pay a little more, but still below inflation and have limitations on the number of checks/withdrawals you can make (limited liquidity). And, even the best CD investments aren't much above current inflation rates, plus you'll need a very large amount of money to get the best rates and/or be willing to forgo access to that money for a number of years (no liquidity without penalty fees). Even then, the interest rate earned is not going to rock your world.

#2. U.S. Government Treasury Bills, Notes & Bonds:

Treasury Securities or 'Treasuries' are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. These are broadly considered around the world to be arguably the safest money investments available and are exempt from state and local taxes. However, I rank them below Cash because I feel they are both equal in terms of asset security (both are backed by U.S. government institutions), have generally less liquidity and typically pay less interest than Money Market Deposit Accounts or CD rates.

Treasury Bills mature in less than one year. Treasury Notes mature between 2-10 years. Treasury Bonds mature up to 30 years.

Downsides: Interest earned on Treasuries may not keep pace with inflation. You can usually get a better rate choosing among Money Market Deposit Accounts and the best CD investments (see #1 above). Also, liquidity is an issue depending on your choice of Treasury investment. And if you need your money before the security matures, you may not get back all of your original investment. Finally, it's important to understand that treasury security prices have an inverse relationship with interest rates. When one rises, the other one falls. So, if interest rates have gone up and you need to sell before the treasury maturity date, you'll get less than the entire principal amount back.

Note: There is a newer form of Treasury security now available that keeps up with inflation. It's called the "I-Bond" (Inflation Bond). Semiannually adjusts for inflation and sold in $50 to $10,000 denominations. You must hold for at least 1 year and pay a penalty of 3-months earnings if redeemed before 5 years.

#3. Municipal Bonds:

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Municipal Bonds or 'Munis' are issued by state and local governments to pay for new highways, build schools and other projects for the good of the public. They are backed by the full faith and credit of the state or local government and considered just a step down from U.S. Treasuries in terms of being among the safest money investments available. These securities are exempt from federal taxation and in some cases, from state and local taxes as well, if you live in the municipality issuing the bond.

Downsides: Interest earned is usually quite low and you may have to pay a commission to buy them. Also, like a Treasury, if you redeem before the maturity date, you may not get all of your money back (not liquid).

# 4. U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds:

These are Mutual Funds managed by financial institutions such as Fidelity Investments that pool investor funds to invest strictly in short-term U.S. Government Treasuries (see #2 above). These securities can be traded, so are more liquid than Treasuries purchased directly from the U.S. Government. However, the share price and yield of the fund can fluctuate with interest rates and the timing of the securities bought and sold inside the fund. This means, there is some uncertainty about how much of your original investment you'll get back when you cash out, plus you'll have to pay an on-going expense to own the fund (called the "expense ratio) and you may have to pay a commission to buy and sell the fund securities (called a "load"). Also, there's always the risk associated with the fund manager's financial stability to consider these days. (Case in point: Merrill Lynch.)

NOTE: Unlike Money Market Deposit Accounts, this form of Money Market fund is not FDIC insured. (Very important!)

#5 Aaa Corporate Bond Funds:

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These are Mutual Funds managed by financial institutions that pool investor money to invest strictly in Aaa Rated Corporate Bonds (highest Moody's rating for financial stability). This security type is one of the safest money investments because it diversifies by investing in a combination of different Aaa rated corporations' bonds. Therefore, these are considered to have lower risk versus buying a singular Aaa Corporate Bond.

Downsides: Like U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds, these funds are susceptible to the mutual fund's share price and yield fluctuations based on interest rates for the different securities traded inside the fund. Also, you'll have to pay the "expense ratio" and "load" costs similar to U.S. Treasury Money Market Funds (#4 above).

The Very Best HIGH YIELD Safe Investments:

A lot of people today have been stung by the current financial conditions, whether in stocks or otherwise. And, as a result, many are running for cover and seeking the safest money investments they can find to shelter their assets until the economy turns around.

We're seeing many investors now moving their money into investments like cash and "treasuries" that aren't going to keep pace with inflation. And although they aren't happy about losing money with any investment, they are settling for losing a little versus losing a lot somewhere else (e.g. the stock market).

I too have taken a more conservative approach with my investment portfolio, but I want you to understand that you can still find high yield safe investments right now if you know where to look! That's the key: most people don't know where to look, so they're settling for break-even or money-losing investments, when they don't have to.

"You can still find high yielding investments with asset-backed security without having to settle for break-even or money-losing investments!"

Below, is important information about two of the most secure, high yield safe investments you can make today.

One is a very timely short-term investment that is expected to continue flourishing for the the next 2-3 years.

The other is a longer-term investment has been a cornerstone investment for many of the world's wealthiest investors for generations because it can deliver both asset security and superior yields. Best of all, it is expected to flourish for the next 25 years!

1. SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITY: "FORECLOSURE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS":

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For the next years, I absolutely believe that foreclosure properties and bank-owned REO properties are the very best investments available to investors today. And I am talking about this as the best choice among ALL investments. These investments have the greatest wealth-building potential of all right now.

2. LONGER-TERM OPPORTUNITY: "LAND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS":

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Land developments have been cornerstone investments for many of the world's wealthiest investors for generations because they can deliver both asset-backed security and superior yields. Best of all, the land development industry is expected to flourish for the next 25 years! Click here to find out why and where.

On average, a professionally managed land development project will realize a 300-500% increase in the value of the raw land being developed.

Best of all, land development investors get to share in the profits! AND, you don't have to know a thing about real estate to participate!

These days, many people run away when they hear anything related to "real estate". Before you run, you owe it to yourself to learn a little about Land Development Investments or you will miss out on an extraordinary investment opportunity and never know it existed!

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