It’s more than okay, it works, it’s safe, and it’s secure. When inflation drops, you can even redeem them while…
I am sorry for all the travails of those on this blog of dealing with Treasury Direct. But isn't it…
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Category Archives: TreasuryDirect
I Bonds: Here’s a simple way to track current value
TreasuryDirect’s information often confuses investors. There is another way. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Almost every week, I get questions about the way TreasuryDirect shows the current value of I Bonds purchased within the last five years. Here are recent examples: … Continue reading
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This week’s 30-year TIPS auction will be another milestone event
Real yield to maturity could be the highest in 12 years. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury on Thursday will offer $9 billion at auction for a new 30-year TIPS, CUSIP 912810TP3. The real yield to maturity and coupon rate … Continue reading
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TreasuryDirect 1099s: How to find your tax forms, decipher them
And of course, because it’s TreasuryDirect, it’s complicated. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you hold Treasury issues of any kind (except possibly Savings Bonds) at TreasuryDirect, you should be getting a friendly email this week. It will say something like: … Continue reading
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A 10-year TIPS matured Sunday. How did it do as an investment?
Despite a real yield deeply negative to inflation, CUSIP 912828UH1 outperformed a nominal 10-year Treasury. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Sometimes what looks like a perfectly awful investment will end up surprising you. That is the case with CUSIP 912828UH1, a … Continue reading
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Barron’s Live: Best Timing for I Bonds
Tipswatch.com I participated Monday in a Barron’s Live 30-minute video podcast, hosted by Marketwatch columnist Beth Pinsker. The topic was strategies for buying Series I Savings Bonds in 2023. In January? In April? In May? Or just go with TIPS? … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I also want to comment on TD phone support. I inadvertently placed an order for $10K TIPS on TD rather…