I am wondering what impact you foresee from the BLS changing the way CPI is calculated for January (reported in…
Here's a heads up for those holding converted bonds in a separate "My Converted Bonds" account. You can transfer these…
Correct in a taxable account you pay taxes on the accruals every year. But in a traditional IRA, the only…
That's okay with me but it's not what I expected. If the TIPS were held in a taxable account, then…
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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 
I knew that this is coming, but I haven't seen details. This is a routine change, but in the past…