Great thoughts, thanks. But still ... I am holding onto TIPS to maturity. I Bonds? No, I will redeem those…
I did look at the SPDR FTSE Intl Govt Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (WIP) a few years ago, but I shied…
Random question: Have you ever looked into investing in inflation-adjusted government bonds of foreign governments? I'd be interested in reading…
RMDs are a reason to care about market prices in a traditional IRA, and there is a different tax-related reason…
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Next up: 10-year TIPS will reopen in May 22, 2014, auction
The U.S. Treasury announced today it will reopen CUSIP 912828B25 in a May 22 auction, creating a 9-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security with a coupon rate of 0.625%. Noncompetitive bidding closes at noon and competitive bidding ends at 1 p.m. … Continue reading
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Next up: 5-year TIPS auctions April 17, 2014
What was looking like a fairly attractive auction of a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security has lost a little of its luster in the last week, but this one is still worth a look. The Treasury announced Thursday it will … Continue reading
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Tagged coupon rate, The Treasury, Treasury, Treasury Inflation-Protected Security
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Great points! Thanks for taking the time to post that Fred. Plans should never be cast in stone and you…