I do have heirs... so I try and purchase long term bonds in my IRA's that will mature no later…
Interesting question, and it raises many issues, which I may write about later this week. My TIPS ladder ends in…
And only 20 years ago the Republicans wanted/tried to privatize Soc Sec! Thus there will be NO foreseeable remedial action…
In deciding upon the ending year for your target range do you include additional years your beneficiary may hold the…
Category Archives: I Bond
Want to ‘double dip’ your I Bond purchases? Act fast.
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. Series I Savings Bonds are one of the nation’s most talked-about investments of 2021, especially now that their inflation-adjusted interest rate has surged to 7.12% at the November 1 reset. Glowing articles have been popping … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation surged 0.8% in November, as prices rise at the highest rate in 39 years
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This time, the economists just about got it right. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over … Continue reading
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When is the I Bond’s fixed rate likely to rise?
Yes, there is a slim chance we could see a higher fixed rate in 2022. But next year’s investors may still want to invest in I Bonds before May 1, to lock in the current 7.12% variable rate for six … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation surged 0.9% in October, well above expectations
When inflation rises to the highest level in 31 years, that is significant. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Attention, Federal Reserve: This 2021 surge in U.S. inflation is no longer looking “transitory.” It’s looking dangerous. The Consumer Price Index for All … Continue reading
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First rule of I Bonds: Don’t rush to sell your I Bonds
I Bonds have a 30-year term, but you can sell them any time after 5 years with no penalty. My suggestion: Hold them until you really need the money. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The I Bond’s new inflation-adjusted variable rate … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
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