The front half of the CPI-U graph posted above, looks suspiciously like an intentionally-drawn dove. Let's hope that just randomness…
But how do we know whether or not your article was completely written by AI to "prove" that David Enna…
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A fourth hit (immigration policy) should not be overlooked. Reducing the supply of labor drives up costs. In particular, the…
Category Archives: Savings Bond
Random thoughts on I Bonds in 2023, 2024
I Bonds remain attractive, but when and why? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The I Bond’s new fixed rate of 1.3% — the highest in 16+ years — and the resulting composite rate of 5.27% should be creating a lot of … Continue reading
I Bond’s fixed rate rises to 1.3%, highest in more than 16 years
Composite rate for I Bonds rises to 5.27%. Fixed rate for EE Bonds rises to 2.70%; doubling factor holds at 20 years. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury announced today it is raising the permanent fixed rate on the U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, EE Bonds, I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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I Bond’s fixed rate: An updated projection
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back on Oct. 8 I posted an article, “The I Bond’s fixed rate will rise. But by how much?” attempting to forecast the potential new fixed rate for the U.S. Series I Savings Bond, which will be … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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This week’s 5-year TIPS auction offers a solid investment opportunity
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will auction $22 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, and the results should be attractive for investors seeking protection from future inflation. It should generate the highest real yield … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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September inflation sets I Bond’s new variable rate at 3.94%; Social Security COLA will be 3.2%
I Bond’s new composite rate could exceed 5% at the November reset. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Investors in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds will see the investment’s annualized inflation-adjusted variable rate rise to 3.94% at the November 1 reset, up … Continue reading
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