Category Archives: Savings Bond

U.S. inflation rose 0.1% in August: What it means for TIPS, I Bonds and Social Security COLA

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Tipswatch

This report is going to roil financial markets. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Surprises, surprises. Financial markets, which had been rallying over the last week on expectations of falling prices, got an inflation reality check today: Seasonally adjusted U.S. inflation rose … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, Social Security | 29 Comments

Let’s ‘try’ to clarify how an I Bond’s interest is calculated

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Tipswatch

You didn’t expect this to be simple, did you? Author’s note: This article ended up being “crowdsourced” through helpful (and accurate) criticism in the comments section. The Excel formulae have been edited to reflect these better techniques. Read the comments … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect | 163 Comments

Don’t go ballistic over the way TreasuryDirect reports I Bond interest

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Tipswatch

Confusing? Aggravating? Of course, but also correct. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve had several communications recently from readers who are new to U.S. Series I Savings Bonds and freaking out by the apparently low interest payments reported so far on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond | 53 Comments

Ready to convert paper I Bonds into electronic form? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Tipswatch

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 →

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Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate rises to 9.62% for six months

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Tipswatch

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 | 21 Comments