Secret Government Bond Programs

The US government has a few bond programs that provide interest rates far higher than can be achieved in a bank account.  Unfortunately, they are not well known because they are basically not advertised.  The days of putting your money to earn interest in your local bank are long over as the low rates offered can’t keep up with inflation. Since you are investing with the US treasury these accounts are actually safer than investing in a local bank where FDIC will only insure up to $250,000.