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About Tipswatch

Author of Tipswatch.com blog, David Enna is a long-time journalist based in Charlotte, N.C. A past winner of two Society of American Business Editors and Writers awards, he has written on real estate and home finance, and was a founding editor of The Charlotte Observer's website.

Will inflation rise again? A well-reasoned argument why that is a danger

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Tipswatch

In Monday’s Wall Street Journal, Martin Feldstein crafted a thoughtful and accessible argument on why the Federal Reserve is potentially moving toward igniting inflation by keeping short-term interest rates extremely low. The article, titled ‘The Fed’s Missing Guidance,’ argues that … Continue reading →

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Repost: TreasuryDirect, TIPS and the dreaded 1099-OID

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Tipswatch

We are nearing the final days of tax season, so I am reposting a blog I wrote back on March 28, 2013, on investing in TIPS in a taxable account. In my case, my portfolio allocation works better that way, … Continue reading →

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How can I tell if I am going to pay a premium or discount at a TIPS auction?

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tipswatch

In response to reader questions, I have added this to my ‘Q&A about TIPS‘ page on the site. It’s linked in the top navigation. There are two key questions: 1) is this a new TIPS or a reopening? and 2) … Continue reading →

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10-year TIPS reopening auctions with yield of 0.659%

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Tipswatch

In an auction that capped two days of turmoil in the market for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, the Treasury just announced that CUSIP 912828B25 was reopened with a yield to maturity of 0.659% plus inflation, just under the 0.661% this TIPS … Continue reading →

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Pre-auction update: TIPS yields continue to rise

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Tipswatch

It looks like today’s reopening of CUSIP 912828B25, creating a 9-year, 10-month TIPS, could auction with a yield to maturity above 0.60%, much higher than looked likely just a few days ago. Bloomberg’s Current Rates site is flashing a yield … Continue reading →

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