Sure, Treasuries are safe, but they're a lousy deal

Courtesy USATODAY.com Money - Waggoner  Thu, 07/16/2009 - 18:36

Right now, there aren't any good reasons to invest in Treasury notes and bonds, even though everyone else on the planet is buying them.

If you need income from your investments, you can do better elsewhere.


 

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