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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.

A 5-year TIPS is maturing April 15. How did it do as an investment?

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Tipswatch

CUSIP 91282CCA7 had one of the ugliest TIPS auctions in history. And yet … it did well versus a nominal Treasury. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in April 2021 I was out-of-my-mind frustrated by ultra-low real and nominal yields that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, Federal Reserve, I Bond, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond | 14 Comments

I Bond’s fixed rate is likely to hold at 0.90% at May 1 reset

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I realize that the fixed rate of the U.S. Series I Savings Bond isn’t top of mind for many investors at the moment, given an active war in the Mideast, soaring gas prices, and sharp declines … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Retirement, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect | 39 Comments

War in Iran: Sliding toward a financial crisis

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Tipswatch

U.S. stock and bond markets are ‘resilient,’ but how long can that last? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Feeling a bit of financial panic? Can’t blame you. But let’s take a closer look. The U.S. stock market had started a slight … Continue reading →

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10-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 1.896%

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Tipswatch

Investor demand might have been a bit weak. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $19 billion in a reopened 10-year TIPS – CUSIP 91282CPU9 – generated a real yield to maturity of 1.896%, a bit higher than the … Continue reading →

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Chaos of war bolsters 10-year real yield heading into this week’s auction

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Tipswatch

After-auction update: 10-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 1.896% By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. financial markets have had an interesting two weeks, to say the least. An active war in the Mideast has sent oil prices soaring, the stock … Continue reading →

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