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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 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 →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 9 Comments

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

10-year real yields are rising (again), but is it enough?

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Tipswatch

The Treasury will auction a reopened 10-year TIPS on Thursday. What’s the outlook? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Real yields for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are starting to rise again, after falling dramatically in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 6 Comments