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Category Archives: I Bond
Let’s ‘try’ to clarify how an I Bond’s interest is calculated
You didn’t expect this to be simple, did you? Author’s note: This article ended up being “crowdsourced” through helpful (and accurate) criticism in the comments section. The Excel formulae have been edited to reflect these better techniques. Read the comments … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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U.S. inflation went flat in July: What it means for I Bonds, TIPS and Social Security COLA
Core inflation continues at 5.9%, an unsustainable rate. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I warned you: Inflation numbers are notoriously fickle in the summer months, and so here we go: All-items U.S. inflation increased 0.0% in July on a seasonally adjusted … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Social Security
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Don’t go ballistic over the way TreasuryDirect reports I Bond interest
Confusing? Aggravating? Of course, but also correct. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve had several communications recently from readers who are new to U.S. Series I Savings Bonds and freaking out by the apparently low interest payments reported so far on … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond
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June inflation hits new highs: 1.3% for the month, 9.1% year over year
Annual inflation is now running at the hottest pace since 1981. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Have we hit peak inflation yet? The answer is: we don’t know, because the June inflation report showed inflation surging ever higher, greatly exceeding already … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Social Security
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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
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
We will still have a fair amount more cash to reinvest (or spend) when these TIP bonds mature in 5…