I think this email I just got is pretty appropriate for this thread…
TD Ameritrade will be participating in the $10 billion California Revenue Anticipation Note offering. These short-term notes will help pay for schools, health care and other public services.
Offer details:
* Limited-time retail order period: November 15 and 16
* Minimum investment: $5,000
* California resident orders will have priority over out-of-state orders
Find out more
Please call one of our fixed-income specialists at 800-454-4512, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET, or log on and go to Research & Ideas. You’ll find information in the “Bonds & CDs” section under “New Issues,” in the “Municipal New Issues” section.