gg, You won't find out what that new reference price is until Mon Nov 2nd. Probably around $28.41, but yes…
Back when Peter Lynch was a media star (prior to the introduction of both TIPs and I-bonds) he wrote a…
Old menus are such a good reality check. It is easy to forget how much prices have moved until you…
This is a great, generous plan. They can also use the I Bond proceeds for education, tax free, if they…
Category Archives: Investing in TIPS
October inflation brings positive news: Flat for the month, sliding lower for the year
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we go: A good news inflation report as we head toward a new year. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau … Continue reading
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Random thoughts on I Bonds in 2023, 2024
I Bonds remain attractive, but when and why? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The I Bond’s new fixed rate of 1.3% — the highest in 16+ years — and the resulting composite rate of 5.27% should be creating a lot of … Continue reading
A quick update on Thursday’s 5-year TIPS auction
There is an explanation for everything, right? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As they say, “You learn something every day.” At least you should learn something every day. Thursday’s TIPS auction result, which you can read about here, caused some angst … Continue reading
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New 5-year TIPS gets a real yield of 2.440%, again lower than expected
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Also: See my update on why this real yield was actually logical (to bond traders). Today’s Treasury auction of $22 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security generated a real yield to maturity of 2.440%, … Continue reading
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Are U.S. Series I Savings Bonds losing their appeal?
As a short-term investment? Yes. But for the long term? I Bonds are still attractive. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just one year ago, U.S. Series I Savings Bonds were still paying 9.62% annualized for a full six months, followed by … Continue reading
Rocky, Most of what you say is correct, there is no guarantee they will generate larger returns than TIPs, but…