There's been overt pushback on this-- from Republican senators-- on the slush fund as well as the President's ballroom and…
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Category Archives: I Bond
The I Bond’s fixed rate will rise. But by how much?
Note: Since I posted this article on Oct. 8, real yields have declined about 20 basis points. That could shift the fixed-rate reset lower than I predicted, if this trend continues. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com It’s clear to me that … Continue reading
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September 2023: A month to remember
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am sitting in Vienna International Airport this morning, beginning the trip home after a three-week adventure across northern Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia. I had a great trip, and barely had time to gaze warily … Continue reading
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My schedule … and what’s coming up
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com By the time you read this, I will be arriving in Thessaloniki, Greece, to begin a 3-week jaunt across northern Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia. This is the land of Zeus and Alexander the Great, but … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose 0.6% in August; what does it mean for TIPS, I Bonds and Social Security?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As expected, rising gasoline prices pushed U.S. inflation higher in August, rising a seasonally-adjusted 0.6% for the month and increasing 3.7% year-over-year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Core inflation, which removes food and energy, … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose 0.2% in July; what does it mean for I Bonds, TIPS and Social Security COLA?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Markets got fairly positive news today with the release of the July inflation report: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Ok. Well, I'm probably a weirdo but I enjoy tracking the varying principal and the varying coupon payments for my…