The TIP ETF can out-perform in the short-term (sometimes several years) when real yields fall dramatically, as happened during Federal…
Love these reviews. Gives you a great understanding of what TIPS are all about and makes me feel better about…
Marce, let's say inflation had averaged 2.5% over those 10 years, which we could consider "average." This TIPS still would…
Doh! Thanks for the link to the 5 year chart. I calculated the median break even as +.07% for the…
Category Archives: Bank CDs
Here’s a surprise: CD rates are suddenly very attractive
But don’t go to your local mega bank. Look for better deals. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com For years, CD rates offered by banks and credit unions — even the aggressive online versions — have been stubbornly lower than rates paid … Continue reading
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Short-term Treasurys: Even more attractive now.
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in early July, I wrote an article suggesting a strategy of staggering purchases of short-term Treasurys to boost your gains on cash holdings. I raised this idea because yields on Treasury bills (often called T-bills) … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, Cash alternatives, Federal Reserve, TreasuryDirect
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Looking to put cash to work? Consider short-term Treasury bills
13- and 26-week Treasury bills are an ideal way to maximize yield on your short-term savings. Here’s how to get started … By David Enna, Tipswatch.com When you get to be a certain age, cash becomes a lovely thing. Anyone … Continue reading
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Highlights from Eastern Europe: Freedom, history, beauty … and inflation
I’ve been gone three weeks. Did anything happen? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Yes, I am now back home after a three-week adventure in Eastern Europe — Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. In all, adding in a recent trip to … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, Inflation
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This week’s 5-year TIPS auction will be the most attractive since the pandemic surge
I Bonds remain the preferred inflation-protected investment. But a 5-year TIPS could be an addition to your inflation-fighting arsenal. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury will offer $20 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation Protected Security at auction … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I view TIPs as insurance--in this case insurance against unexpected inflation. I don't have them as part of my portfolio…