Summary
- Short-term TIPS have attractive real yields, at least compared with longer maturities.
- Watch out for volatility in the Treasury market next week in the days leading up to the auction.
- The current inflation breakeven rate is about 1.81%, not cheap. This TIPS is fairly priced versus a nominal Treasury.

Risk disclosure sez, " no assurance", hardly a substitute for gov securities. You cant afford a mistake when retired.