Treasury Bills

My April Fool's Prank on NPR

Andy Borowitz | Posted 04.02.2009 | Comedy


Andy Borowitz

On NPR yesterday, I revealed that the U.S. Treasury is also running an elaborate Ponzi scheme, selling worthless pieces of paper called "U.S. Treasuries" to unsuspecting investors.

What I've Gleaned So Far About the Stimulus Plan: Get Ready to Put Out

Leighann Lord | Posted 03.09.2009 | Comedy


Leighann Lord

When The Stimulus Plan left the House of Representatives, it was clocking in at 1,788 pages. For a bit of perspective, War and Peace - the longest novel in literary history - is 1,463 pages and is only slightly less boring.

Treasury Bills Trade At Negative Rates As Investors Flee To Safety

Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis | Mike Shedlock | Posted 01.09.2009 | Business


The rush to safety is on. Treasury Bills Trade at Negative Rates as Haven Demand Surges. Treasuries rose, pushing rates on the three-month bill n...

The Risky Flight to Safety

Dan Solin | Posted 01.02.2009 | Business


Dan Solin

Risk, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. A "risk free" portfolio can be the riskiest investment you will ever make.