As inflation recedes from recent cyclical highs, many investors are selling their holdings of inflation-protected securities. The result? Explicit inflation protection has become unusually cheap. In ...

Inflation-protected refers to types of investments that provide protection against inflation or the rise in prices of goods and services.

Inflation has been stubbornly high for some time now. And while the Federal Reserve has been actively trying to cool things off, most people's budgets aren't stretching as far as they were a few years ...

Even with signs that the Federal Reserve’s harsh strategy to combat inflation is beginning to bear fruit, there is a lot to be said for the lessons investors learned in 2022 — especially those ...

Key Takeaways Inflation has eased to 2.7%, but that's still considered high. It will eat away at any savings that's earning less than that rate.You can continue to earn well above today's inflation ...

Inflation is one of the key concerns for many investors worried about their wealth losing purchasing power over time. A group of ETFs, including TIP, DBC, and BIL, offers protection against inflation ...

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index ETF VTIP recently earned a Process Pillar rating upgrade to High from Above Average. In addition to solid fundamental merits like low fees and ...

Discover why VTIP is a top pick for conservative investors seeking 3.8% returns with inflation-protected treasuries.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a new interest rate of 3.98% for Series I Bonds, effective from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. This adjustment reflects the government's response ...

On Jun 3, 2025, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (an international organization of 38 member countries that focuses on promoting economic growth) downgraded its growth ...

Inflation risks are abound, as we head into a new year with new potential threats to the buying power of our nest eggs. Earn up to 3.8% on your money (and get a cash bonus); see how and get started ...

Compared to the nearly 6% Cost-of-Living (COLA) benefit bump in 2022, the projected 3.2% increase for 2024 is pretty ho-hum. Not only is the projected COLA for next year underwhelming, it lags the ...