If an unexpected expense comes up, you will need to access your money quickly. You may want to consider investments called “cash equivalents.” These products are a lot like cash, but you’ll earn interest on your money. They have low risk and give you easy access to your money. You can usually get your money out within 90 days or less.
Cash equivalents include:
chequing accounts
savings accounts
money market funds
T-bills.
There’s little risk of losing money with cash equivalents, and you often know how much you’ll make. But they also have a lower return than other short-term investments, and they may not keep pace with inflation. Before you buy, find out when you can get your money out and if there are any fees or penalties for early withdrawals