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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 5-year TIPS auction will be the most attractive since the pandemic surge

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Tipswatch

I Bonds remain the preferred inflation-protected investment. But a 5-year TIPS could be an addition to your inflation-fighting arsenal. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury will offer $20 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation Protected Security at auction … Continue reading →

Posted in Bank CDs, I Bond, Investing in TIPS | 28 Comments

Ready to invest in I Bonds for the first time? My advice: Act quickly

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Tipswatch

May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Over the last year, U.S. Series I Savings Bonds have transformed from a little-noticed, quaint mom-and-pop investment to one … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Savings Bond | 28 Comments

I Bond’s variable rate will rise to 9.62% with the May reset

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Tipswatch

May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Based on the March inflation report, which concluded the six-month rate setting period for the U.S. Series I Savings … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond | 51 Comments

Note to readers: I am traveling this month

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com It’s hard to believe, but I am now traveling in southern Italy and Sicily for three weeks. Travel is wonderful, even with the Covid limitations. Trying to stay safe … Traveling in this region means I … Continue reading →

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10-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of -0.589%, higher than expected

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Tipswatch

The inflation breakeven rate hit 2.93%, the highest in history at auction for this term. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Even with U.S. inflation raging, it appears the U.S. Treasury is finding difficulty in drawing strong demand for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 5 Comments