Dave, I ran by the spouse, if we die tomorrow we got enough money, she didnt go for it.
I was a buyer and am happy with the real yield... close enough to my expectations.
I prefer I-Bonds for the opportunity to defer my tax liability like my Traditional IRA. I am converting my IRA…
I should of invested in a simple index fund, but that would not have been any fun. Thrill of victory…
Category Archives: Inflation
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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Tagged economy, investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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Forecasting Social Security’s 2027 COLA: My guess is 3.6%
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Each July, since 2017, I have been forecasting the next year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. Over the years, I have learned one thing: It’s important to be humble. This is a nearly impossible task, combining an … Continue reading
10-year TIPS auction gets real yield of 2.438%, a great result for investors
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction today of a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CRE3, generated a real yield to maturity of 2.438%, the highest at auction for this term since October 2008. Investor demand appeared to be … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, investing, personal-finance, stocks, Treasury investments
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Coming this week: An attractive new 10-year TIPS
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury on Thursday will offer $21 billion in a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CRE3. There’s a good chance this auction will generate the highest real yield to maturity for this term in nearly … Continue reading
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Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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Disinflation triggers in June, but for how long?
All-items inflation fell 0.4% for the month; annual rates also dipped. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. inflation fell in June at a rate much deeper than expected, a big surprise. But current events in Iran make this dip look “transitory,” … Continue reading
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Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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After reading all your comments, another step you can take is to write your senators and representatives demanding that they…