The front half of the CPI-U graph posted above, looks suspiciously like an intentionally-drawn dove. Let's hope that just randomness…
But how do we know whether or not your article was completely written by AI to "prove" that David Enna…
Excellent point!
A fourth hit (immigration policy) should not be overlooked. Reducing the supply of labor drives up costs. In particular, the…
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Treasury is ending paper I Bonds as a tax refund
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been overpaying estimated taxes all through 2024 with the intention of purchasing paper U.S. Series I Savings Bonds in 2025 … it’s time for a new plan. Reporter Susan Tompor of the Detroit Free … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
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Have we seen the end of 2.0%+ real yields?
Shorter-term rates will fall. The future of longer-term rates is uncertain. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just a few days ago, on Aug. 22, the U.S. Treasury auctioned a reopened 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security with a real yield to maturity of … Continue reading
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One particular data point makes this 30-year TIPS auction look attractive
Markets remain overly optimistic about future inflation. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer at auction $8 billion in a reopened 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 912810TY4. While most small-scale investors will shy away from this … Continue reading
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U.S. annual inflation fell to 2.9% in July, lowest rate since March 2021
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve got the sort of inflation report it desired for July, with the U.S. annual rate dipping below 3.0% for the first time since March 2021. There were no surprises, with annual core inflation … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Retirement, Savings Bond, Social Security
Tagged bonds, inflation, interest-rates, investing, personal-finance
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Where is the I Bond’s composite rate heading in November?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We are halfway through the I Bond’s interest-rate-setting period, with the next reset coming on Nov. 1 — or more probably on Halloween Day, Oct. 31. On that day, the U.S. Treasury will announce both a … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
"minimal additional deaths and injuries to our brave troops" - it's not like they are at risk of being shot…