If that's your perspective, why not roll 5-year TIPS? Asking honestly. To me, the major benefits of I bonds are…
Because there is no way I am subjecting my parents where English is a second language to an id.me verification…
I used TD for a time but decided buying TIPS, T-Bills and whatnot in my brokerage and IRA accounts would…
I have personally handled four estates with I Bonds, most recently a few years ago. In between estates, I dealt…
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Next week’s 5-year TIPS auction has solid appeal
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Note: I am posting this auction preview early because my I Bond buying guide will be going up Sunday morning. Keep in mind that real yields are currently highly volatile and will change by Thursday’s auction. … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
Tagged bonds, inflation, interest-rates, investing
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March inflation sets I Bond’s new variable rate at 2.96%
Inflation again rose higher than expected in March, probably putting Fed rate cuts on hold. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Updated analysis … I Bond dilemma: Buy in April, in May, or not at all? Non-seasonally adjusted inflation rose 0.65% in March, … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
The ability to redeem I bonds at book value any time between 1 and 30 years is incredibly special. The…