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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.

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

Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate rises to 9.62% for six months

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com EE Bonds will have a fixed rate of 0.1%, but continue doubling in value after 20 years, creating an effective interest rate of 3.5% The U.S. Treasury just announced the May to October 2022 terms for … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond | 21 Comments

Video: A financial adviser/tax specialist explains I Bonds

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Tipswatch

Your financial adviser should know about I Bonds and be willing to explain their obvious benefits and potential pitfalls. Tipswatch.com I consider U.S. Series I Savings Bonds to be among the simplest of all investments. They are savings bonds, after … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 6 Comments

Let’s handicap the I Bond’s fixed-rate equation

Posted on April 24, 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 Back in December 2021, I wrote an article contending there was a “slim chance” that the fixed rate for … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond | 11 Comments