Great thoughts, thanks. But still ... I am holding onto TIPS to maturity. I Bonds? No, I will redeem those…
I did look at the SPDR FTSE Intl Govt Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (WIP) a few years ago, but I shied…
Random question: Have you ever looked into investing in inflation-adjusted government bonds of foreign governments? I'd be interested in reading…
RMDs are a reason to care about market prices in a traditional IRA, and there is a different tax-related reason…
Monthly Archives: June 2023
What’s ahead in this busy news week?
Upcoming: Auctions to watch, decisions from the Federal Reserve, and an important inflation report. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I have to admit that things have seemed pretty sleepy in the peaceful aftermath of the doomsday debt-ceiling crisis. So much “excitement,” … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Treasury Bills
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Treasury announces plans to step up T-bill issuance
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury issued guidance this morning on its plans to increase issuance of Treasury bills in aftermath of the now-resolved debt-ceiling crisis. The Treasury is rebuilding its cash balance, and that means it will stage … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, Treasury Bills, TreasuryDirect
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Question: Is inflation dead?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After weeks of financial gloom and omens of disaster, we finally had a “Goldilocks” week in the U.S. financial markets. For example: All is good, right? But that last one — inflation expectations falling — has … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Social Security
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Great points! Thanks for taking the time to post that Fred. Plans should never be cast in stone and you…