I was able to buy CUSIP 91282CGW5 maturing 4/15/28 with a 2.39% real yield last week. I believe the last…
I would add that nominal bonds also look attractive. We have the highest yields in quite a few years across…
Of course, but the pre-RMD accruals and transactions within the IRA are entirely tax-free. In 2026, I plan to transfer…
The only way TIPS would not be taxable is if you hold them in a Roth IRA. In a traditional…
Category Archives: Estate planning
TreasuryDirect provides more guidance on ID.me transition
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury sent an updated email over the weekend again alerting investors that TreasuryDirect will soon require using ID.me for login verification. This change has become quite contentious, accelerating since my August 17 post on this … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, Estate planning, I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
Tagged budgeting, finance, investing, money, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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Wise advice: ‘Don’t die with I Bonds’
Avoid creating a complex, frustrating estate process. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com TreasuryDirect, the only source for buying and holding Series I Savings Bonds, is having quite a moment: Its customers, after years of contending with mediocre service, are enraged by … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, EE Bonds, Estate planning, I Bond, Taxes
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I like the tax deferral characteristics of I-bonds. Almost like a non-deductible IRA. Doesn’t make up for the lower yield…