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 bill redirects here. Note that the Bank of England issues these in the United Kingdom. Treasury bills (or T-bills) mature in one year or less. Like zero-coupon bonds, they do not pay interest prior to maturity; instead they are sold at a discount of the par value to create a positive yield to maturity.