clearlyc, for what it's worth, I have used the Form 5511 to transfer I-Bonds from our personal accounts to our…
[…] have reported in I Bond rate issues twice a year. via Tipswatchthe new rate for May 2026 to October…
When taxes give you lemons, make lemonade! Great pivot. You converted roughly an additional $120,000, which will reduce your future…
[…] been reporting on the twice-per-year I Bond rate releases. Via Tipswatch, the new rate for May 2026 through October…
Tag Archives: BLS
A historical look at political influence over the BLS
The BLS over time: ‘A tin can tied to my coat tail‘ This article is republished by permission of the authors. By Philippa Dunne & Doug Henwood / TLR Analytics We have worked closely with the Bureau of Labor Statistics … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Tariffs
Tagged BLS, Employment
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TIPS investors face a ‘sky is falling’ moment
Can U.S. economic data be trusted? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Bloomberg carried an article last week with a stunning headline: “Distrust In US Inflation Data Threatens $2 Trillion Market.” The premise was that the $2 trillion market in Treasury Inflation-Protected … Continue reading
Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
Tagged BLS, investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I'm sure you and I will both be a little sad to redeem some of our 6.3% to 6.9% I-Bonds…