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…
Tag Archives: The Treasury
Next up: 10-year TIPS reopens at auction Sept. 18
Hate to admit this auction announcement actually slipped past me (I’ve been out of town lately), but maybe it’s for the best because conditions in the TIPS market have been changing dramatically in the last two weeks. So, yeah, oops, … Continue reading
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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Tagged coupon rate, inflation, The Treasury, TIPS, Treasury Inflation-Protected Security
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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
Posted in I Bond, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
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…