Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

This week’s 10-year TIPS reopening auction still looks attractive

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Tipswatch

But be prepared for another wild week. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I know how disappointing it can be to be waiting to pull the trigger on an investment in a Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, only to see real yields slide lower, … Continue reading →

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Bond market shakeup: Where we stand today

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Even though I am now in beautiful but very windy Split, Croatia, this morning, I couldn’t resist the temptation to check in on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities after an incredibly volatile week. Over the last year, I … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation increased 0.4% in February; annual rate falls to 6.0%

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am writing this posting after just arriving in Zadar, Croatia. My time is short, so I will need to be brief this month. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.4% in February … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond | 8 Comments

My schedule … and what’s coming next

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am traveling for the next 2 1/2 weeks in a far-off land with a Mediterranean climate (I hope this applies to March), a beautiful coastline, amazing historical sites and hearty foods like Čobanac. Its flag … Continue reading →

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Debt-limit crisis: Lessons from the 2011 earthquake

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Tipswatch

The 2011 crisis led to an S&P downgrade of U.S. debt. This year could be worse. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com When I launched this website back in April 2011, I figured I had chosen one of the most placid and … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, Social Security | 47 Comments