I am wondering if others have had this problem. With the redesign of the TD website, I am unable to…
I appreciated your timely update on CPI. It provided some certainty in these uncertain times. Thank you.
"minimal additional deaths and injuries to our brave troops" - it's not like they are at risk of being shot…
The front half of the CPI-U graph posted above, looks suspiciously like an intentionally-drawn dove. Let's hope that just randomness…
Category Archives: Inflation
The first 10-year TIPS of the ‘new era’ will auction Thursday. Interested?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com It’s almost hard to believe, but this new age of higher interest rates is only about seven months old. A lot has changed in the last year. Back on Jan. 14, 2022, a 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected … Continue reading
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS
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Is the I Bond’s variable rate heading to zero? Maybe not.
Historical evidence clearly shows non-seasonal inflation lags from October to December, picks up from January to March. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The one really big thing I have learned while writing about inflation and inflation protection over the last 12 … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond
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U.S. inflation fell 0.1% in December; a sign of things to come?
Data for three months indicate the I Bond’s variable rate could fall to 0.0%. What does it mean for investors? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. inflation transitioned to deflation in December, with the all-items Consumer Price Index for All Urban … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
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TIPS funds vs. TIPS ladder: An investor weighs in
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com A lot of readers ask about the ladder of TIPS investments I have built over the years. Yes, I do have a ladder, and it does hit every year from 2023 to 2032, and then jumps … Continue reading
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement
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I Bonds: A not-so-simple buying guide for 2023
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Note: I posted an updated I Bond analysis on April 14: Update, April 28, 2023: Treasury raises I Bond’s fixed rate to 0.9%; new composite rate is 4.30% After a year of raging-high demand, where do … Continue reading
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I am able to login using a Macbook. I might suggest trying a different browser. The TD website also indicates…