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Buy a short-term U.S. bond and you're guaranteed a loss on your money!
Writes Princeton economics professor Paul Krugman:
This didn’t even happen in the Great Depression. Professionally, I’m fascinated. As a citizen, I’m terrified.True, it is unprecedented. But one must remember that the alternative safe place for your money -- a mattress -- doesn't come free, either. That's why we strongly recommend using an old mattress, one that you already have on hand.
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