Category Archives: I Bond

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

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TreasuryDirect is launching a controversial login system

And it will be mandatory after October 28 By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Over the weekend, TreasuryDirect began sending out emails alerting investors it is changing its login system to ID.me, a government-verified but somewhat controversial identity provider. The new system … Continue reading

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‘No surprises’ July inflation report gives the Fed a break

Is inflation really slowing? And what does this mean for I Bonds, TIPS and the Social Security COLA? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The July inflation report provides evidence that U.S. inflation is gradually slowing, which should be good news for … Continue reading

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The I Bond’s fixed rate is going higher. But how much?

A new fixed rate of 1.30% looks like a real possibility. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We’ve seen a fascinating explosion in real yields in 2026 as the war with Iran, inflationary pressures and soaring federal deficits are straining the U.S. … Continue reading

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Federal Reserve is losing credibility, at the worst possible time

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The new Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stood in front of reporters Wednesday afternoon and said: For some households, businesses, and market professionals five years of high inflation have left a mistaken impression that’s hard to … Continue reading

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