If you’re fortunate enough to receive a tax refund this year, you may be interested in stashing that money somewhere safe where it can grow. A US Series I Savings bond is considered by many to be a conservative investment for several reasons. Find out what perks the IRS is offering to put your tax refund into savings bonds, what the benefits of these investments are and if they’re right for you and your money.
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US Series I Savings Bonds: A Bad Idea for Your Tax Refund?
March 29, 2011Deflation or Inflation: Take Your Pick
November 4, 2010The Federal Reserve recently announced they will again start inflating the money supply in hopes of staving off a sustained deflation. Find out why Uncle Sam is so afraid of deflation, what other tools we have in our arsenal to get out of debt and why inflation is the politically palatable option.
Fed funds rate stays at 0%; Federal Reserve Press Release Translated
April 29, 2009All the smarty pants who make up the Federal Reserve met today to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. One of the main things they do is determine what the Fed funds rate will be. The Fed funds rate is [...]
Fed Holds Rate at 2%; Fed Statement Translated
September 17, 2008he 10 brilliant minds who make up the Federal Reserve met yesterday to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. For the 2nd time in a row, they chose to keep the Fed funds rate steady at 2%. The following is [...]
