I used the recent temporary rally in the dollar, matched the $1800 check with my own money and sent it all to my account in Europe and invested there. This is my hedge against Helicopter Ben, and the worst-case scenario of bank/FDIC failures (plus one of the best save investment I had during last 5 years). I understand that this is not a very patriotic solution, but the crap on the Fed and banks balance sheets, sending rebates, housing bailouts, inflation Ex-inflation, etc. tells me that more pain (for savers) and money printing may come. Restore Paul Volker or hike interest rates and I’ll start saving $ again.
