Category Archives: Retirement

My schedule … and what’s coming up

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we go again. Yes, I am traveling again for the next three weeks through the European Alps: Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria. Much of the time I will be in mountain cities or villages, and … Continue reading →

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Debate aftermath: Barclays says buy inflation protection

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Any long-time reader of this site knows I try very hard to avoid political discussions and I discourage political rants in the comments section. This is a site about inflation protection and investing with a focus … Continue reading →

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AllianceBernstein suggests a 60/30/10 portfolio to protect against inflation

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Tipswatch

Investment firm sees ‘higher and spikier’ inflation looming. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com AllianceBernstein, a global investment firm with about $725 billion in assets under management, is now advising its clients to replace the traditional 60% stocks / 40% bonds portfolio … Continue reading →

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iShares launches its 2034 target-date TIPS ETF

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As I predicted might happen in a December article on this topic, Blackrock’s iShares division last week launched a unique ETF holding just one bond: CUSIP 91282CJY8, a 10-year TIPS that matures in January 2034. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, TreasuryDirect | 21 Comments

Traveling in the endemic era

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Tipswatch

At times, it is not fun. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com “COVID is just a cold.” This is how our Overseas Adventure Travel tour leader explained Europe’s (and most of the world’s) new attitude toward COVID-19. And it is a milestone … Continue reading →

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