Most of the time, no apparent cause for night leg cramps can be identified. In general, night leg cramps are likely to be related to muscle fatigue and nerve problems. The risk of having night leg cramps increases with age. Pregnant women also have a higher likelihood of having night leg cramps. Several conditions, such as kidney failure and diabetic nerve damage, are known to cause night leg cramps.
The math shows real after-tax TIPS annual yield of -.4% and -2.15% for the nominal Treasury at 35% tax rates. The TIPS does mitigate the after-tax impact of inflation; but does not remove it. In fact, the only way to guarantee a real bond yield is to exempt it from tax and offer the inflation gross-up.
Treasury bills donât pay coupon interest, but Treasury bonds and notes do. Treasury bills are sold at a discount to face value, and the investor receives the face value when the T-bill matures.