I am wondering what impact you foresee from the BLS changing the way CPI is calculated for January (reported in…
Here's a heads up for those holding converted bonds in a separate "My Converted Bonds" account. You can transfer these…
Correct in a taxable account you pay taxes on the accruals every year. But in a traditional IRA, the only…
That's okay with me but it's not what I expected. If the TIPS were held in a taxable account, then…
Category Archives: Savings Bond
Is the I Bond’s variable rate heading to zero? Maybe not.
Historical evidence clearly shows non-seasonal inflation lags from October to December, picks up from January to March. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The one really big thing I have learned while writing about inflation and inflation protection over the last 12 … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond
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I Bonds: A not-so-simple buying guide for 2023
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After a year of raging-high demand, where do we stand today on U.S. Series I Savings Bonds? Are they still an appealing asset? Are they a worthy investment for 2023? Is the variable rate likely to … Continue reading
2022 in review: Scary year for inflation, better year for inflation protection
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The year 2022 broke through several economic milestones, and most of them were dreadful: Highest U.S. inflation in 40 years. U.S. stock market down 20%. U.S. bond market down 13%. Federal Reserve aggressively raising interest rates. … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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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
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
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Short-term I Bond investors: Be patient with your exit strategy
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Even before I Bond investors crashed the TreasuryDirect website in late October, many financial journalists were pondering this question: “How fast can you get out of I Bonds?” For example, this from MarketWatch in early October: … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I knew that this is coming, but I haven't seen details. This is a routine change, but in the past…