Buto...I did based primarily on not going into a new tax bracket, flexibility of TD allowing more gift box purchases…
There is no federal 17% tax bracket. If that calculation is based on your overall expected federal tax rate, I…
Yes, the calculator works, but as of today it only gives monthly results to 5/26. I like to use it…
I use Safari only. I log on to Treasury Direct to see my account . The calculator just makes it…
Monthly Archives: January 2026
The Savings Bond Calculator has a problem
Here is a guide to a workaround. April 23, 2026 update: From what I can tell, TreasuryDirect has fixed this coding problem generated by the Savings Bond Calculator. It now seems to again be working as expected, with the saved … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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A 10-year TIPS is maturing Jan. 15. How did it do as an investment?
CUSIP 912828N71 continued the trend of strong performance. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back on Jan. 21, 2016, we had a “sort-of” exciting moment in the market for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. The Treasury auctioned a new 10-year TIPS — CUSIP 912828N71 … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
Tagged economy, finance, investing, personal-finance, stocks, Treasury investments
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Just an example of yield from a short-term perspective: Capital One Savings 3.1% (state-taxed and could and often does change)…