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TIPS — short for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — are a kind of U.S. government bond that can help safeguard your wealth from inflation. TIPS are indexed to inflation, so as prices rise, your ...

Series I Savings Bonds remain a hedge against inflation, but their appeal is waning as rates are expected to drop and other cash alternatives become more competitive. TIPS offer superior real yields ...

The Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF offers low-cost, diversified exposure to U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, providing effective inflation protection for long-term investors. SCHP tracks the ...