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The government says Medicare's financial problems are getting worse and Social Security's can't be ignored.

Stocks have skidded in Asia as Italy heads for another round of elections that investors worry could become a referendum on whether to stay in the euro bloc.

Global stocks are falling Tuesday morning as political uncertainty in Italy sends European stocks sharply lower.

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The co-authors of “Two for the Money” both like floating-rate notes.

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Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday's auction, reaching their highest levels in nearly a decade for the third week in a row.

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Italy's president has convened the leaders of the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the right-wing League for consultations that could lead to the first populist government in the eurozone's third largest economy.

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Interest rates are charging higher, and that can be a good or bad thing depending on whether you're saving or borrowing.

He cites a strong economy and signals from the Fed.

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Consumers and businesses could face a boost in borrowing costs.

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