Category Archives: Inflation

Is the I Bond’s variable rate heading to zero? Maybe not.

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Tipswatch

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 | 34 Comments

U.S. inflation fell 0.1% in December; a sign of things to come?

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Tipswatch

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 | 20 Comments

TIPS funds vs. TIPS ladder: An investor weighs in

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Tipswatch

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 | 33 Comments

I Bonds: A not-so-simple buying guide for 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Tipswatch

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 →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, Treasury Bills, TreasuryDirect | 93 Comments

2022 in review: Scary year for inflation, better year for inflation protection

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The year 2022 broke through several economic milestones, and most of them were dreadful: Highest U.S. inflation in 40 years. U.S. stock market down 20%. U.S. bond market down 13%. Federal Reserve aggressively raising interest rates. … Continue reading →