Author Archives: Tipswatch

Summary A Charlotte restaurant offers a unique look at inflation over 54 years. Think gas prices were cheap in 1963? They still are. The stock market has been the best hedge against inflation since 1963. Is that a positive thing? … Continue reading →

Summary I Bonds purchased from May to October 2017 will earn a composite rate of 1.96% for six months. If you haven’t bought I Bonds in 2017, I suggest waiting until October. Terms for EE Bonds didn’t change – their … Continue reading →

Summary Returns for this new TIPS will slightly lag inflation over the next five years. The negative yield is an omen that the markets see a troubled economy ahead. The inflation breakeven rate came in at 1.82%, a little higher … Continue reading →

Summary Buy before May 1 and get a higher variable rate; buy after May 1 and possibly get a higher fixed rate. Waiting will cost you short term, and it might take about 4 years to break even. But I … Continue reading →

Summary Real yields have declined sharply in recent days, dropping the 5-year yield to 0.03%. When the 5-year TIPS yield approaches zero, I Bonds and bank CDs become attractive alternatives. Inflation expectations have been declining over the last month, even … Continue reading →