I would add that nominal bonds also look attractive. We have the highest yields in quite a few years across…
Of course, but the pre-RMD accruals and transactions within the IRA are entirely tax-free. In 2026, I plan to transfer…
The only way TIPS would not be taxable is if you hold them in a Roth IRA. In a traditional…
From where I'm sitting, I-Bonds and TIPS are apples and oranges: The former is taxable the latter are not. I…
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November inflation again ticked higher, to an annual rate of 2.7%
Troubling conclusion: U.S. inflation is no longer slowing and remains too high. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Although annual U.S. inflation rose from 2.6% in October to 2.7% in November, financial markets are likely to view today’s report as a positive, … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose 0.3% in January, higher than expectations
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am traveling today so this will be a brief post. So … it looks like the Federal Reserve’s wariness on inflation has been justified, at least based on data from the January inflation report. The … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I was able to buy CUSIP 91282CGW5 maturing 4/15/28 with a 2.39% real yield last week. I believe the last…