In March, prices were down .4% from the prior year, according to the Consumer Price Index report. This was the first year-over-year decline since 1955.� The drop was largely due to energy prices, which fell 18% in the last year. This deflation in consumer prices is in addition to stock market and housing price declines. These are not reflected in the CPI, since they are measures of investment wealth, not consumer prices.
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Afraid of the stock market but looking for a return on your money? These days, a good rate is hard to find. But if you're aiming for a low-risk way to save short-term cash, this is where to start.
