...another thought; do you use Private Relay? If so, perhaps that causes some conflict?
I didn't have an issue with my Mac Mini, using both Brave, my preferred browser, and Safari. I don't use…
To avoid the tax filing hassle, I'm thinking about buying the IBIL ISHARES IBONDS OCTOBER 2035 TIPS ETF instead of…
In response, I point you to this New York Times article (gift link): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/business/billionaire-income-tax-loopholes.html?unlocked_article_code=1.TVA.0V_U.IKxkvnTd46Qy&smid=url-share
Category Archives: Inflation
A 10-year TIPS matured Jan. 15. How did it do as an investment?
CUSIP 912828SA9 was the first-ever 10-year TIPS to auction with a negative real yield. Still, it ended up out-performing its nominal counterpart. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com On January 15, 2022, a 10-year TIPS — CUSIP 912828SA9 — matured. It was … Continue reading
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Podcast: ‘The Inflation Guy’ explains the December inflation report
“The Fed is in a real pickle. … Being on the tightening side of monetary policy is no fun.” Here is this week’s “Cents and Sensibility” podcast from inflation guru Michael Ashton. I am a big fan of this podcast … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation surged 7.0% in 2021, the highest rate in 40 years
December all-items inflation increased 0.5%, slightly higher than expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This seemed impossible just 12 months ago, when U.S. inflation ran at 1.4% for 2020. But December’s price increases continued an ominous trend in 2021, with annual … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
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It’s happening: Real yields are starting to rise
In one week, real yields have increased as much as 30 basis points. Will this trend continue? Yes, if the Fed continues on its current course. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In the last week, the U.S. bond market seems to … Continue reading
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I Bonds: A very simple buying guide for 2022
May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com My usual beginning-of-the-year buying guide for U.S. Series I Savings Bonds has a lot of qualifications and “what ifs,” … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
This would be in a taxable account? Might be a good option. I wrote about IBIL back in March 2025,…