Payroll taxes are capped because benefits are capped. It was not set up as a progressive tax system and policy…
That Bloomberg page reflects real-time trading for the most recent issue for each maturity.
On that Bloomberg 'Current Yields' page: Are the GOV yields shown just a 'copy-paste' of the Treasury's website (for auctions),…
This would be in a taxable account? Might be a good option. I wrote about IBIL back in March 2025,…
Category Archives: Inflation
I Bond dilemma: Buy in October? Or wait until November?
My opinion: Long-term investors should buy in October. Short-term term investors could wait until November. But whatever … buy I Bonds in 2021. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com With the release of the September inflation report on Wednesday, we got rather … Continue reading
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August inflation: What it means for Social Security COLA, I Bonds and TIPS
U.S. inflation increased 0.3% in August, under the consensus estimate. At this point, the Social Security COLA will increase 5.8% for payments in January, but one month of data remains. The I Bond’s new inflation-adjusted variable rate is on track … Continue reading
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Here’s what a Greek-Italian restaurant can teach you about inflation
One thing for certain: Chicken livers are a bargain in 2021 By David Enna, Tipswatch.com There’s a restaurant in my hometown – Charlotte, N.C. – that has been in business continuously at the same location on West Morehead Street since … Continue reading
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July inflation: What it means for TIPS, I Bonds and Social Security COLA
All-items inflation for July came in at 0.5% and 5.4% for the year. The Social Security COLA is still on track for about a 6% increase. I Bonds could get a variable rate of 6% (or higher) for six months. … Continue reading
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A 10-year TIPS matured in July. How did it do as an investment?
Not so well, it turns out, slammed by a decade of lower-than-expected inflation. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Today we will take a look at CUSIP 912828QV5, a 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security that originated on July 15, 2011, with a real … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
The payroll tax system used to apply to a large percentage of U.S. wages, 90% in 1983. Wages above the…