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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.

August inflation: What it means for Social Security COLA, I Bonds and TIPS

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Tipswatch

U.S. inflation increased 0.3% in August, under the consensus estimate. At this point, the Social Security COLA will increase 5.8% for payments in January, but one month of data remains. The I Bond’s new inflation-adjusted variable rate is on track … Continue reading →

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I Bonds vs. TIPS: What’s the best bet for inflation protection?

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Tipswatch

In the strange world of 2021, I Bonds are the clear winner. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com A few years ago I met three college friends for a day of hiking in northern Illinois (yes, you can hike in northern Illinois; … Continue reading →

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Here’s what a Greek-Italian restaurant can teach you about inflation

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Tipswatch

One thing for certain: Chicken livers are a bargain in 2021 By David Enna, Tipswatch.com There’s a restaurant in my hometown – Charlotte, N.C. – that has been in business continuously at the same location on West Morehead Street since … Continue reading →

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30-year TIPS reopening auction gets a record-low real yield of -0.292%

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury’s $8 billion reopening auction today of CUSIP 912810SV1 generated a real yield to maturity of -0.292%, the lowest ever for any TIPS auction of this term. The auction created a 29-year, 6-month Treasury … Continue reading →

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This week’s 30-year TIPS reopening auction could set a record-low yield

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Tipswatch

Not much to like here. But will big-money investors jump aboard? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com First, let me get this off my chest: I’m not a fan of 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. The long term is beyond my likely lifespan, … Continue reading →

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