There is a practical floor to HYSA rates which are going to be higher than short term T bill rates,…
That was my first thought. Longterm, of course I-Bonds would be much better than a high-yield savings account, especially with…
This was my query to Claude: "How do returns of Series I savings bonds compare with HYSAs over the last…
The unique thing (and the great contradiction logically) about I Bonds is that they are most appropriate as an investment…
Monthly Archives: June 2011
U.S. inflation is heating up, right?
You might wonder based on conflicting news reports today (June 15), when the U.S. released its monthly data on consumer prices. From FT.com: Core US consumer prices rose at their fastest rate for five years in May, making it almost … Continue reading
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When will the 10-year TIPS yield rise to 2%?
The Financial Times Alphaville blog has an interesting post today speculating on the U.S economy and interest rates. The blog points out that Credit Suisse’s Andrew Garthwaite is over-weighting equities again, because Credit Suisse sees the stock market’s recent slump … Continue reading
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TIPS mutual funds: Overrated as a ‘safe harbor’?
Most bond funds, and especially Treasury funds, are considered a safe harbor during a time of stock market decline. But mutual funds and ETFs that hold Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities don’t always follow that pattern. The market value of TIPS is … Continue reading
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Predicting yield: 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security of June 23
No one can predict for certain what the yield will be for the reissue of the 30-year TIPS, which the U.S. Treasury will auction June 23. But we can get a pretty good idea. And I’m going to explain how … Continue reading
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Bernanke: Threat of inflation remains subdued
Buyers of Treasury Inflation Protected Securities care about inflation; in fact, protection against inflation is the whole purpose of TIPS. If you aren’t concerned about inflation, you buy regular Treasury issues. TIPS are insurance against inflation. When you buy insurance … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I use credit unions for checking and savings due to lower fees and keep very little in those accounts. Liquid…