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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.

U.S. inflation surged 7.0% in 2021, the highest rate in 40 years

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Tipswatch

December all-items inflation increased 0.5%, slightly higher than expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This seemed impossible just 12 months ago, when U.S. inflation ran at 1.4% for 2020. But December’s price increases continued an ominous trend in 2021, with annual … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 16 Comments

It’s happening: Real yields are starting to rise

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Tipswatch

In one week, real yields have increased as much as 30 basis points. Will this trend continue? Yes, if the Fed continues on its current course. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In the last week, the U.S. bond market seems to … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 3 Comments

I Bonds: A very simple buying guide for 2022

Posted on January 4, 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 My usual beginning-of-the-year buying guide for U.S. Series I Savings Bonds has a lot of qualifications and “what ifs,” … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation | 100 Comments

2021: Recapping the year in inflation-protected investments

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Tipswatch

TIPS remained rather unappealing the entire year, while I Bonds became a superstar investment. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here is how I can sum up this monumental year of change: January 2021: “Inflation will never be a problem again.” December … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond | 24 Comments

Want to ‘double dip’ your I Bond purchases? Act fast.

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. Series I Savings Bonds are one of the nation’s most talked-about investments of 2021, especially now that their inflation-adjusted interest rate has surged to 7.12% at the November 1 reset. Glowing articles have been popping … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Savings Bond | 25 Comments