Category Archives: Retirement

Remembering Bob Brinker … and his life-changing advice

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com January 26, 1986, was a big day in my life. The Chicago Bears, my longtime favorite team, were playing in the Super Bowl. That afternoon, I was driving with my future wife to a Super Bowl … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement | 46 Comments

U.S. annual inflation fell to 2.9% in July, lowest rate since March 2021

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve got the sort of inflation report it desired for July, with the U.S. annual rate dipping below 3.0% for the first time since March 2021. There were no surprises, with annual core inflation … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, Savings Bond, Social Security | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Projection: Social Security COLA for 2025 should be around 2.7%

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The recent release of the June 2024 inflation report created a baseline number for next year’s cost of living adjustment for Social Security recipients. It’s all based on a needlessly complex formula the Social Security Administration … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation, Medicare, Retirement, Social Security | 25 Comments

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 →

Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, Social Security | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, Social Security | Tagged , , | 66 Comments