Category Archives: Savings Bond

The I Bond’s fixed rate is going higher. But how much?

A new fixed rate of 1.30% looks like a real possibility. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We’ve seen a fascinating explosion in real yields in 2026 as the war with Iran, inflationary pressures and soaring federal deficits are straining the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Disinflation triggers in June, but for how long?

All-items inflation fell 0.4% for the month; annual rates also dipped. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. inflation fell in June at a rate much deeper than expected, a big surprise. But current events in Iran make this dip look “transitory,” … Continue reading →

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TIPS vs. I Bonds: Right now, it’s ‘advantage TIPS’

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com While on holiday in France, I got an email from reporter Susan Tompor asking about the current attractiveness of Series I Savings Bonds. Are these investments drawing more attention as inflation rises? My immediate reaction was, … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation rose 0.5% in May; annual rate hits 4.2%, highest in three years

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com While the news was expected, the May inflation report issued today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is disturbing: U.S. all-items inflation rose 0.5% for the month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, rising to an annual rate … Continue reading →

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Academic study: I Bonds out-perform high-yield savings accounts

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com A new research paper by a Marquette University professor found that Series I Savings Bonds created annual returns substantially higher than high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) between 1999 and April 2026. The emeritus professor, Dr. David Krause, … Continue reading →

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