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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.

Coming tomorrow: The Treasury’s decision on the I Bond’s fixed rate

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just a heads up to readers: Right after 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday, the Treasury will announce the new composite rate for I Bonds issued between November 2022 and April 2023. Will the I Bond’s fixed rate … Continue reading →

Posted in EE Bonds, I Bond, Savings Bond | 23 Comments

TreasuryDirect, this is not acceptable.

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Over the last decade, I’ve been a defender of TreasuryDirect despite its dated website, awful tax forms and cryptic communications. In almost all cases, it has worked for me. Acceptable and most importantly, secure. But now, … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, TreasuryDirect | 77 Comments

Want to stash I Bonds in a ‘gift box’? Do it by Wednesday.

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Tipswatch

With this strategy, you can bypass the $10,000 per person purchase limit, but there are potential drawbacks. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Throughout this year, I have read with — at first, disbelief, and later, fascination — as devotees of U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect | 86 Comments

New 5-year TIPS auctions with a real yield of 1.732%, highest in 15 years

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Tipswatch

Still, real yield was lower than expected as inflation expectations surged higher. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $21 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security resulted in a mixed bag for investors: The real yield of … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 73 Comments

Get ready: This week’s 5-year TIPS auction is a ‘unicorn’

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Tipswatch

Rarely seen: High real yield, high coupon rate, discount to par value. Update: New 5-year TIPS auctions with a real yield of 1.732%, highest in 15 years By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer $21 billion in … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 77 Comments