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What Is the Fiscal Cliff?

Have you been hearing about the "fiscal cliff"? Discover what the cliff is comprised of, and why some say we're moving rapidly towards it.

by: Erin C. O'Neil | channel: Financial News

While Waiting for Rates: I-Bonds

You could reach for yield by taking on more risk, or you could suck it up and wait for rates to go up. If you prefer to wait, consider I-Bonds.

by: Philip Brewer | channel: Investment

All About Deflation

Deflation is back in the news, and for good reason: It's a real risk.

by: Philip Brewer | channel: Personal Finance

Don't let low interest rates make you stupid

When I went off to college in 1977, inflation was high and rising, but the maximum interest rate you could earn on a savings account was capped by the government at a fraction over