Author Archives: Tipswatch

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, headline inflation rose 1.1%. While that’s a sharp increase, it … Continue reading →

The US Treasury announced this morning that it will reopen CUSIP 912828N71 at auction on May 19, creating a 9-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security. This TIPS originally auctioned on January 21 with a coupon rate of 0.625% and a real … Continue reading →

Summary The ‘no-risk’ fixed-income market has become a low-yield wasteland, with rates dropping in 2016. I Bonds at least offer a return that is guaranteed to beat inflation. FDIC-insured CDs have appeal because of short terms and promotional rates. Although … Continue reading →

I posted the Treasury’s breaking news this morning at SeekingAlpha.com. Here is the summary: I Bonds purchased from May to October will pay a composite rate of 0.26%. EE Bonds held for 20 years will still double in value and … Continue reading →

Sometimes it seems that way. I invested in EE Bonds in 1992 and I’m still holding them. They doubled in value in 12 years, and are still paying 4% interest until they drop dead in 2022. I admit I haven’t … Continue reading →