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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.

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

September inflation sets I Bond’s new variable rate at 3.94%; Social Security COLA will be 3.2%

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Tipswatch

I Bond’s new composite rate could exceed 5% at the November reset. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Investors in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds will see the investment’s annualized inflation-adjusted variable rate rise to 3.94% at the November 1 reset, up … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, Savings Bond, Social Security, Treasury Bills | 39 Comments

The I Bond’s fixed rate will rise. But by how much?

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Tipswatch

Note: Since I posted this article on Oct. 8, real yields have declined about 20 basis points. That could shift the fixed-rate reset lower than I predicted, if this trend continues. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com It’s clear to me that … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect | 36 Comments

September 2023: A month to remember

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am sitting in Vienna International Airport this morning, beginning the trip home after a three-week adventure across northern Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia. I had a great trip, and barely had time to gaze warily … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Investing in TIPS | 37 Comments