A 5-year Treasury note is backed by the U.S. government and can be sold before maturity at market price. Its interest is exempt from state income tax. A MYGA locks a rate with an insurer, defers tax until withdrawal, and has surrender charges for early access beyond the free amount.
The gap between the two, the "spread," changes week to week. See it on the rate board.
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