Similar Stories to As Low Rates Depress Savers, Governments Reap The Benefits on Bing News

Low interest rates let governments keep their borrowing costs low, helping them live within their budgets without having to raise taxes or cut spending.

Sections:  news   u.s.   politics   business   
RELATED ARTICLES
  • Owner of Mystic Pizza pleads guilty to tax charges
    The owner of the Mystic Pizza restaurant made famous in a 1988 movie has pleaded guilty to federal tax charges. More
  • Obama signs legislation ending FAA furloughs
    President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill to end furloughs of air traffic controllers. The furloughs stemmed from the automatic, across-the-board spending cuts that started taking effect in March. Millions of air travelers were affected recently by delayed flights across the country because of the furloughs. More
  • Dems, GOP talk up deficit reduction, but don't act
    Liberals' loud objections to White House proposals for slowing the growth of huge social programs make it clear that neither political party puts a high priority on reducing the deficit, despite much talk to the contrary.... More
  • On Marijuana Tax, Colorado Asks: What’s Too High?
    If marijuana is legalized and properly regulated, its proponents have long said, it could generate millions of dollars in state tax revenue. But how the drug should be taxed has proved to be a thorny question. More
  • Where the Budget Cut Pain Is Really Being Felt
    "It's in areas like health care, education and job training," Packer said. "Programs are closing or are being cut, layoffs are happening. It's not just waiting in line a bit longer at the airport." More
BING NEWS:
  • CD Rates Could Stay High for a While. Here's Why That's Actually Bad News for Savers
    Inflation is generally bad news for savers because they lose buying power and their real returns are lower due to rising prices. As of March 18, 2024, the average rate on certificates of deposit ...
    04/25/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
  • Why the Virgin Money takeover may mean BETTER Nationwide savings rates
    However, I think the buyout, which could be done and dusted by the end of this year, could mean better rates for Nationwide savers. And not before time — they have put up with mediocre offerings ...
    04/23/2024 - 10:17 pm | View Link
  • UK inflation drop sparks warning for savers over interest rates decision
    The headline rate of inflation fell from 3.4 per cent in February to 3.2 per cent in March. The news suggests the cost of living squeeze continues to ease with increases in prices below rises in ...
    04/16/2024 - 8:19 pm | View Link
  • More

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More News