Originally Posted by
estnet
Actually you can put the money in a CD for the 9 months and get the interest (and the points)
Right, or a short-term (or ultra-short) bond fund or a money market or T-Bills. Ameritrade also offers a money market sweep option if you sign up for their Total Asset Plan (though expenses on this are kinda high). Definitely a good deal if you have the cash laying around.