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Category Archives: Cash alternatives
March inflation sets I Bond’s new variable rate at 3.34%
U.S. all-items inflation rose 0.9% in March to an annual rate of 3.3%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The March inflation report — a stunner, but not a surprise — showed that non-seasonally-adjusted all-items inflation rose 0.9% for the month, matching … Continue reading
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A 5-year TIPS is maturing April 15. How did it do as an investment?
CUSIP 91282CCA7 had one of the ugliest TIPS auctions in history. And yet … it did well versus a nominal Treasury. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in April 2021 I was out-of-my-mind frustrated by ultra-low real and nominal yields that … Continue reading
I Bond’s fixed rate is likely to hold at 0.90% at May 1 reset
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I realize that the fixed rate of the U.S. Series I Savings Bond isn’t top of mind for many investors at the moment, given an active war in the Mideast, soaring gas prices, and sharp declines … Continue reading
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February inflation rose 0.3%, as expected. Is this our last ‘tame’ reading for awhile?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The February inflation report, just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, already feels like ancient news. The U.S. inflation picture has changed dramatically 11 days into March, with gas prices and other energy costs soaring … Continue reading
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I Bond buying guide for 2026: Wait it out
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
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