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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.

This week’s 10-year TIPS reopening should get a positive real yield (finally!)

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Tipswatch

If the real yield holds above zero, this will be the most attractive TIPS auction in more than 2 years. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Something great and unfortunately rarely seen could happen this Thursday, when the Treasury holds a $14 … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Investing in TIPS | 18 Comments

Podcast: ‘Inflation Guy’ explains peak inflation

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Tipswatch

Are we there yet? Probably. Are our troubles over? No. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been reading coverage of Wednesday’s April inflation report, you might have noticed two strains of news spin: 1) “Inflation is coming down,” or 2) … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation | 6 Comments

U.S. inflation rose 0.3% in April, again exceeding expectations

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Tipswatch

While annual inflation dipped slightly, inflation continues to run hot — too hot for complacency by the Federal Reserve. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com When is a surprise not a surprise? When it comes to economists trying to predict U.S. inflation. … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 6 Comments

Ready to convert paper I Bonds into electronic form? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Tipswatch

Hint: It’s a bit complicated. What else would you expect? Editor’s note: In October 2021, Wisconsin-based financial adviser Jeremy Keil invited me onto his podcast to talk about I Bonds. He was ahead of the curve on I Bonds, educating … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond | 40 Comments

Podcast: ‘Inflation Guy’ questions the Fed’s resolve to fight soaring prices

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Tipswatch

“The recession isn’t going to happen tomorrow, but it will happen next year.” Tipswatch.com As we all expected, the Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday, while also announcing plans to begin paring … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation | 13 Comments