One commenter mentioned that the social security tax system is not progressive, which is technically correct but very misleading, as…
IBIL currently holds only two 10-year TIPS. In 2030 that fund will purchase new 5-year TIPS issues (assuming current issuing…
To my old self, it appears like Uncle Sam is going to be needing to sell a whole lot more…
The 2010 Congressional report also included raising the tax by 1.1 points from 6.2% to 7.3%. Maybe a lower increase…
Category Archives: Investing in TIPS
5-year TIPS reopening gets a real yield of 1.504%, a bit higher than expected
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering today of $19 billion in a reopening of a 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security generated a real yield to maturity of 1.504%, a good result for investors. This is CUSIP 91282CFR7, and the reopening … Continue reading
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Despite volatility, this week’s 5-year TIPS reopening remains appealing
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Opinion: Nominal and real yields for mid- to longer-term Treasurys are lower than they should be. The Federal Reserve is aggressively tightening, sending clear signals it wants interest rates heading higher. But the result is lower … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose 0.1% in November, well below expectations
Stock and bond markets are celebrating, with good reason. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com For the second month in a row, U.S. inflation came in below expectations in November, clearing the way for speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon pivot … Continue reading
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Real yields have been slipping, but don’t lose heart
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in early November I worked with financial adviser (and overall economic guru) Allan Roth on an article he was writing for AARP. The topic: How surging real yields of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities now made these … Continue reading
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My schedule … and what’s coming up
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’m traveling in Costa Rica for a couple weeks and I will often be in areas with weak or zero Internet connections. So I won’t be writing much and I may miss responding to some of … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I hemmed and hawed but finally decided last night that the Real Yield result wouldn't make me happy in this…