The higher 30-year yields of the 1990s were probably in reaction to the extreme inflation of earlier years. Annual inflation…
These last few months have offered us some really nice real yields above inflation on the longer dated Tip bonds…
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In the 1990s 30 year rates were largely 6-7%, with inflation running roughly 3% on average. So is a 5%…
Category Archives: Savings Bond
Ready to convert paper I Bonds into electronic form? Here’s a step-by-step guide.
Hint: It’s a bit complicated. What else would you expect? Editor’s note: In October 2021, Wisconsin-based financial adviser Jeremy Keil invited me onto his podcast to talk about I Bonds. He was ahead of the curve on I Bonds, educating … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond
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Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate rises to 9.62% for six months
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com EE Bonds will have a fixed rate of 0.1%, but continue doubling in value after 20 years, creating an effective interest rate of 3.5% The U.S. Treasury just announced the May to October 2022 terms for … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond
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Let’s handicap the I Bond’s fixed-rate equation
May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Back in December 2021, I wrote an article contending there was a “slim chance” that the fixed rate for … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
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Ready to invest in I Bonds for the first time? My advice: Act quickly
May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Over the last year, U.S. Series I Savings Bonds have transformed from a little-noticed, quaint mom-and-pop investment to one … Continue reading
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I Bond’s variable rate will rise to 9.62% with the May reset
May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Based on the March inflation report, which concluded the six-month rate setting period for the U.S. Series I Savings … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
With the 10 Year TIPS auction opening on May 14th, we shall see what the yield will do. I would…