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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.

Medicare Part B’s monthly premium, deductible costs will surge 14.6% for 2022

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Tipswatch

The typical person on Medicare will pay at least $289 more in 2022, just for Part B coverage, and double that to $578 for a couple. IRMAA surcharges are also increasing 14.5%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just a month after … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicare, Retirement, Social Security | 21 Comments

U.S. inflation surged 0.9% in October, well above expectations

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Tipswatch

When inflation rises to the highest level in 31 years, that is significant. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Attention, Federal Reserve: This 2021 surge in U.S. inflation is no longer looking “transitory.” It’s looking dangerous. The Consumer Price Index for All … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 15 Comments

First rule of I Bonds: Don’t rush to sell your I Bonds

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Tipswatch

I Bonds have a 30-year term, but you can sell them any time after 5 years with no penalty. My suggestion: Hold them until you really need the money. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The I Bond’s new inflation-adjusted variable rate … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond | 34 Comments

I Bond’s fixed rate holds at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 7.12%

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Tipswatch

Treasury also maintains EE Bond’s doubling period at 20 years By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury just announced the November 2021 to April 2022 terms for U.S. Series I Bonds and EE Bonds, and there were no surprises. Both … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond | 22 Comments

5-year TIPS auction gets a record-low real yield of -1.685%

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury’s auction of $19 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security generated a real yield to maturity of -1.685%, the lowest ever recorded for any TIPS auction of any term. This is CUSIP … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 4 Comments