Author Archives: Tipswatch

Unknown's avatar

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.

I Bond’s fixed rate: An updated projection

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back on Oct. 8 I posted an article, “The I Bond’s fixed rate will rise. But by how much?” attempting to forecast the potential new fixed rate for the U.S. Series I Savings Bond, which will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect | 49 Comments

A quick update on Thursday’s 5-year TIPS auction

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Tipswatch

There is an explanation for everything, right? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As they say, “You learn something every day.” At least you should learn something every day. Thursday’s TIPS auction result, which you can read about here, caused some angst … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 67 Comments

New 5-year TIPS gets a real yield of 2.440%, again lower than expected

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Also: See my update on why this real yield was actually logical (to bond traders). Today’s Treasury auction of $22 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security generated a real yield to maturity of 2.440%, … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 54 Comments

Are U.S. Series I Savings Bonds losing their appeal?

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Tipswatch

As a short-term investment? Yes. But for the long term? I Bonds are still attractive. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just one year ago, U.S. Series I Savings Bonds were still paying 9.62% annualized for a full six months, followed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Treasury Bills, TreasuryDirect | 46 Comments

This week’s 5-year TIPS auction offers a solid investment opportunity

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will auction $22 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, and the results should be attractive for investors seeking protection from future inflation. It should generate the highest real yield … Continue reading →

Posted in Bank CDs, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect | 31 Comments