I find a buy-and-hold strategy for TIPS to be appealing as part of my portfolio diversification.
I am at the age where I need to start shifting some retirement savings out of equities. TIPS are appealing…
In the history of the world that I have read, when a leading entity's national debt gets unsustainably high two…
Rocky, I have to agree there is more than zero risk in U.S. government debt, and the problem gets worse…
Monthly Archives: January 2022
It’s happening: Real yields are starting to rise
In one week, real yields have increased as much as 30 basis points. Will this trend continue? Yes, if the Fed continues on its current course. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In the last week, the U.S. bond market seems to … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
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I Bonds: A very simple buying guide for 2022
May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com My usual beginning-of-the-year buying guide for U.S. Series I Savings Bonds has a lot of qualifications and “what ifs,” … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I faced the same situation before my "forced retirement." All my tax-deferred assets were in a 401k with limited options.…