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Trust us, keep an eye on the bond yield curve
May 29, 2019

Trust us, keep an eye on the bond yield curve

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We know, we know, we know: the bond market can be confusing. But we're going to walk you through it.

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Energy drinks may cause serious heart problems, study shows

by Renata Sago
May 30, 2019
A combination of ingredients may cause potentially life-threatening electrical malfunctions in the heart.
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Where did the $1.5 trillion in Trump tax cuts go?

by Andy Uhler
May 29, 2019
Probably not to you, unless you're a corporation.
President Donald Trump at a signing event for the Tax Cut and Reform Bill in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 22, 2017.
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When the yield curve inverts, how nervous should we be?

by Tracey Samuelson
May 29, 2019
Historically, an inverted yield curve has spelled recession.
The New York Stock Exchange on a rainy day in New York City last week.
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There’s a reason your Columbia shirt has a tiny pocket near your waistline

by Kai Ryssdal , Janet Nguyen , Bridget Bodnar and Maria Hollenhorst
May 29, 2019
Hint: It's tariffs.
A Columbia Sportswear employee store just outside Portland, Oregon.
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The new downsizing solution for seniors? Look in the backyard

by Matt Levin
May 29, 2019
The "accessory dwelling unit" is growing steadily in popularity, especially in expensive neighborhoods.
Paul Boehm stands outside the tiny home he's building in his Silicon Valley backyard. More and more seniors are turning to in-law units as a viable downsizing option as they age.
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