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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.

January’s mild inflation report comes with ‘qualifications’

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Seasonally-adjusted U.S. inflation increased at a lower rate than expected in January, which should ease fears of an imminent price surge and help clear the path to future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Bureau … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments | 17 Comments

Inflation slowed in January, with annual rate falling to 2.4%

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Tipswatch

Note: Because this inflation report was delayed, it came on a day when I am doing extensive, nonstop traveling in Australia. I won’t be able to post an inflation analysis until much later in the day, possibly overnight in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Investing in TIPS | 18 Comments

My schedule … and what’s coming next

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Long-time readers of this site know what that headline means: I am on the move. Over the next 3+ weeks I will be traveling “Down Under.” That’s Australia, the continent with more than 20 creatures – … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Tariffs, TreasuryDirect | 24 Comments

TreasuryDirect tax forms: How to find the 1099s, decipher them

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com One of the great “joys” of having an account at TreasuryDirect is hunting for information on federal taxes you might owe on last year’s transactions. It’s not easy, and even when you find the information, it … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Investing in TIPS, Taxes, TreasuryDirect | Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments | 24 Comments

I Bond buying guide for 2026: Wait it out

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last January, Series I Savings Bonds offered a fixed rate of 1.20% and had a lot of appeal. A year later, that fixed rate has fallen to 0.90%. Are I Bonds still relevant for investors seeking … Continue reading →