What Kind Of Savings Account Should I Put My $20,000 Fellowship In?

By Increase Savings | Published: May 14, 2009

I have just had a fellowship in the amount of $20,000 deposited in my checking account but I won’t actually be using it until September. What kind of savings account should I put it in? A 6 month cd?

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2 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    Posted May 14, 2009 at 6:36 am | Permalink

    A high interest savings acout or a short term term deposit wuold be your best options.

  2. kckid2
    Posted May 14, 2009 at 6:36 am | Permalink

    ING Direct.
    Treasury Bills.
    6 mo. CD

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