I Bonds are a rounding error - only comprising $86 billion of our $38 trillion in debt. Their balance is…
It would be my pleasure to accommodate you However, the URL for 20 year TIPS at CNBC pulls up no…
I selfishly request you add the 20-year TIPS to the list.
Ben, I 100% agree with you on all logical levels. Assuming logic continues to matter (and in this case, I…
Category Archives: I Bond
Attention investors: TIPS are now a viable, attractive alternative to I Bonds
An earthquake has hit the Treasury market. The result is that TIPS are becoming much more attractive. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The investment world — from Suze Orman to your Uncle Bob — has been fascinated by U.S. Series I … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation again storms higher, increasing 1.0% in May and hitting 8.6% year over year
May inflation set another 40-year high. Food, gas and shelter prices were key factors, but prices were up in every category. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This is getting a bit dangerous, don’t you think? Seasonally adjusted U.S. inflation increased 1.0% … Continue reading
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This week’s 10-year TIPS reopening should get a positive real yield (finally!)
If the real yield holds above zero, this will be the most attractive TIPS auction in more than 2 years. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Something great and unfortunately rarely seen could happen this Thursday, when the Treasury holds a $14 … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose 0.3% in April, again exceeding expectations
While annual inflation dipped slightly, inflation continues to run hot — too hot for complacency by the Federal Reserve. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com When is a surprise not a surprise? When it comes to economists trying to predict U.S. inflation. … Continue reading
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Ready to convert paper I Bonds into electronic form? Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Hint: It’s a bit complicated. What else would you expect? Editor’s note: In October 2021, Wisconsin-based financial adviser Jeremy Keil invited me onto his podcast to talk about I Bonds. He was ahead of the curve on I Bonds, educating … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
The wait is over...one of the missing ingredients is the benefit of starting the minimum one year old for maximum…