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Betting on the return of inflation has been a fool’s game for more than two decades. But that doesn’t mean inflation has been whipped forever, and even a moderate sustained rise in consumer prices can ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. Today’s Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) means that about 75 ...
The iShares TIPS Bond ETF offers exposure to U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, providing a hedge against inflation and attractive real carry. TIP's performance is driven by real yields and ...
Quick explanation of how TIPs work, as these are somewhat niche securities. TIPs are treasury inflation-protected securities. As with normal treasuries, TIPs are issued by the U.S. Treasury, backed by ...