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UPDATED May I-Bond Rate Prediction | Buy I-Bonds in April or May?​

Apr 14, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bonds #fixedincome

As some of you know, March inflation numbers - CPI-U - came in earlier this week & It was even higher than what we & the market had expected! Watch on today as I talk about:
- the latest TIPS real yields
- our updated May I-Bond rate prediction &
- how things might play out overall for I-Bonds in May


12:08

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Buy I-Bonds or TIPS In April 2024 | I-Bonds vs. TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities)​

Apr 16, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

You could earn more with TIPS, but should you buy them? Let's talk about:
- where TIPS real yields are currently & the 5-Yr TIPS auction on April 18 vs buying I-Bonds
- the similarities & differences between I-Bonds & TIPS &
- why some investors prefer TIPS over I-Bonds & vice versa


20:15

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I buy nothing longer than 90 days. I don't trust the govt or banks. Even with FDIC insurance if everything collapses the system is under funded and paying everybody will create hyper inflation Weimar style.
 
i have some IRA money in a gov money market fund (afaxx) ....about 65% T bills.....the fund has been paying high 4% .....looks like the fund is buying T bills now at 4.6% ...still holding a lot in the 2-3 range
 
D3mand for Tbills is so way down they are mak8ng Youtube videos about it. Soon only the FED will buy them and then the fireworks begin.
 

8% Rates Or More? Have Treasury Yields Peaked Or Will They Go Higher?​

Apr 22, 2024

Are 8% rates coming? How high could Treasury yields go? Plus, the recent jump in bond yields & the upcoming Treasury auctions this week. That’s what we’re talking about in our latest YouTube video members & supersavers!


11:39
 

Redeem Old I-Bonds To Buy April I-Bonds: What Is The Breakeven? (Buy I-Bonds in April or May)​

Apr 25, 2024

Should you redeem 0% fixed-rate I-Bonds in April to buy new I-Bonds & grab the current 1.30% fixed rate (the highest in about 16 years)? What about 0.4% and 0.9% fixed-rate I-Bonds? And if you do, what is the break-even? Watch on & find out!


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How High Will Bond Yields Go | Weekly Treasury Auction Update April 2024​

Apr 27, 2024
The 2-Year Treasury Note hits 5%, last week’s $400+ billion of new issue Treasury auctions & the upcoming week’s big news that could move the bond market - that's what we're talking about in today's video!


10:02
 

NEW: May I-Bond Rate 2024: Buy I-Bonds Now Or In October?​

May 3, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bonds #fixedincome

Here's what we're covering today:
1. The May I-Bond rate & why we will keep buying I-Bonds
2. What your new rate will be, depending on when you bought your I-Bonds
3. Would we buy new I-Bonds in May or in October? This is always one of the first questions we get when a new I-Bond rate is announced


10:47

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New 5.4% 6-Week T-Bill | How How Will Bond Yields Go | Weekly Treasury Auction Update May 2024​

May 5, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Callable US Treasuries & a new T-Bill, last week’s drop in bond yields, plus 👉 the upcoming week’s auctions & yield expectations for some of those auctions - that's what we're covering in our weekly Treasury auction update video!


11:14

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They are selling the 2-yr into the market, but only the FED is buying the 10-yr. That tells you everything.
 

Should I Buy Treasury Bonds Now? | How How Will Bond Yields Go (Weekly Treasury Update May 2024)​

May 12, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Question of the week: Should you buy Treasury bonds now? Are you foolish for going long on Treasury bond yields at 5+%, if they will meet your financial needs?
What happened to bond yields this past week? Plus, the upcoming week’s auctions & news - that's what we're covering in this week's Treasury update video!


11:48

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*Sources can be found in first pinned comment
 
A bit different but related. Jennifer talks about some interesting subjects in this one. 19 mins long.

Nvidia, US Treasuries & The American Consumer | Recession 2024: Part 1​

May 17, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

What do Nvidia, US Treasuries & the American Consumer have in common? That IS what we’ll be talking about because all three of these will help us answer the ultimate question in this video, which is Part I of our two-part Recession 2024 mini-series - what has our country done right so far & why hasn’t a US recession happened yet? Enjoy & stay tuned for Part II (coming soon)!



SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/us-economy-strongest-world-imf-projections-8e707514
- https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CNY=X/
- https://companiesmarketcap.com/
- https://www.techopedia.com/top-10-countries-leading-in-ai-research-technology
- https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=CN
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/16/fact-sheet-one-year-in-president-bidens-inflation-reduction-act-is-driving-historic-climate-action-and-investing-in-america-to-create-good-paying-jobs-and-reduce-costs/
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/20/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-up-to-8-5-billion-preliminary-agreement-with-intel-under-the-chips-science-act/#:~:text=Thanks%20to%20President%20Biden's%20CHIPS,jobs%20are%20making%20a%20comeback.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/09/fact-sheet-one-year-after-the-chips-and-science-act-biden-harris-administration-marks-historic-progress-in-bringing-semiconductor-supply-chains-home-supporting-innovation-and-protecting-national-s/
- https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DPCERE1Q156NBEAhttps://
- fred.stlouisfed.org/series/PSAVERT
 
They might fund social security with T-bills explaining that growth will cover many budget shortfalls. However, there is a future dilemma that could fix the price of T-bills below market around 2% compared to inflation. That is one way how they could make us all bag holders.
 

Buy Treasury Bonds Or CDs In A Retirement Account? | Did Bond Yields Go Up This Week? (May 2024)​

May 19, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Is it better to buy Treasury bonds or CDs in a tax-advantaged retirement account, inflation data & bond yields from last week - plus, the upcoming week’s auctions & yield expectations for some of those auctions - that's what we're covering in today's Treasury update video!


12:19

SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://treasurydirect.gov/auctions/upcoming/
- https://www.fidelity.com/
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ppi.nr0.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-16/fed-s-mester-suggests-interest-rates-should-stay-high-for-longer
 
searcher said:
A bit different but related. Jennifer talks about some interesting subjects in this one. 19 mins long.

Nvidia, US Treasuries & The American Consumer | Recession 2024: Part 1​

May 17, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

What do Nvidia, US Treasuries & the American Consumer have in common? That IS what we’ll be talking about because all three of these will help us answer the ultimate question in this video, which is Part I of our two-part Recession 2024 mini-series - what has our country done right so far & why hasn’t a US recession happened yet? Enjoy & stay tuned for Part II (coming soon)!



SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/us-economy-strongest-world-imf-projections-8e707514
- https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CNY=X/
- https://companiesmarketcap.com/
- https://www.techopedia.com/top-10-countries-leading-in-ai-research-technology
- https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=CN
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/16/fact-sheet-one-year-in-president-bidens-inflation-reduction-act-is-driving-historic-climate-action-and-investing-in-america-to-create-good-paying-jobs-and-reduce-costs/
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/20/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-up-to-8-5-billion-preliminary-agreement-with-intel-under-the-chips-science-act/#:~:text=Thanks%20to%20President%20Biden's%20CHIPS,jobs%20are%20making%20a%20comeback.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/09/fact-sheet-one-year-after-the-chips-and-science-act-biden-harris-administration-marks-historic-progress-in-bringing-semiconductor-supply-chains-home-supporting-innovation-and-protecting-national-s/
- https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DPCERE1Q156NBEAhttps://
- fred.stlouisfed.org/series/PSAVERT
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Here's part 2.

Recession 2024 (Part II): Buy Treasuries Now | Bond Investing 2024​

May 22, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Are you foolish for buying US Treasuries? Or should you KEEP buying US Treasuries? Is $34 trillion of US debt really a problem? Plus what are we doing with our money based on our findings from this Recession 2024 mini-series? Watch on & find out!


21:05

SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/us-economy-strongest-world-imf-projections-8e707514
- https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2013/10/28/241295755/a-churchill-quote-that-u-s-politicians-will-never-surrender
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/us-economy-strongest-world-imf-projections-8e707514
- https://companiesmarketcap.com/
- https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=CN
 

Buy 8% Bonds? | Are 8% Bonds Safe?​

May 24, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Should you buy 8% or 9% bonds? What about 13% bonds? What's the difference in historical default rates between investment-grade & high-yield debt, plus how risky is too risky when it comes to investing in bonds?


10:44

SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/us-economy-strongest-world-imf-projections-8e707514
https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2013/10/28/241295755/a-churchill-quote-that-u-s-politicians-will-never-surrender
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/us-economy-strongest-world-imf-projections-8e707514
https://companiesmarketcap.com/
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=CN
 

Treasury Yields Nearly All Up For the Week! | T-Bills, T-Notes vs TIPS: Where To Start​

May 26, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

You don’t want to miss out on some great rates on bonds right now, but you don’t know where to start - T-Bills, T-Bonds or TIPS? Did bond yields go up last week? Plus, the upcoming week’s auctions & yield expectations - watch on for all this & more!


13:27

SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://www.barrons.com/articles/higher-interest-rates-bostic-a99596f5
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-22/fed-s-collins-mester-emphasize-need-for-more-data-to-cut-rates
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcminutes20240501.pdf
- https://treasurydirect.gov/auctions/upcoming/
- https://www.fidelity.com/
 

Treasury Market Liquidity Crisis? | Treasury Bond Buybacks Explained 2024​

May 31, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

What is the Treasury buyback program & what does this if have to do with a liquidity crisis in the Treasury market (if any)? Plus, how will the Treasury buyback program & any potential liquidity issues issues really impact you, me & the overall market? THAT is what we're talking about in today's video!


14:49
 

10, 20 & 30 Year Treasury Yields Spiked & Ended Up This Week | Weekly Bond Update (June 2024)​

Jun 2, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

The 10-Year T-Note was up 15 bps mid-week, the 20 & 30-Year T-Bonds were up even more & then they tumbled - what happened & did yields finish higher or lower at the end of the week?


9:05

SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-05-28/fed-s-kashkari-says-he-won-t-rule-out-rate-hikes-video
- https://treasurydirect.gov/auctions/upcoming/
- https://www.fidelity.com/
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/files/FOMCpresconf20240501.pdf
 

Treasury Yields Nearly Collapsed This Week| Did They Recover In The End? (Weekly Bond Update)​

Jun 9, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Treasury yields fell nearly every day this past week. By Thursday, the 10-Year T-Note had fallen nearly 25 basis points & the top-of-mind question at that point for many was: "Did you miss the peak?" Watch on & see why bond yields collapsed for the better part of the week & whether they ended up lower or higher overall!


11:17

SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://www.bls.gov/jlt/news.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
- https://www.bls.gov/schedule/news_release/cpi.htm
- https://treasurydirect.gov/auctions/upcoming/
- https://www.fidelity.com/
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
 

How To Buy Treasury Notes & Bonds On Schwab | Secondary Market (Step-By-Step)​

Jun 15, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

As many of you know, my general preference is to buy Treasuries at auction, but there are times when you may want or need to buy on the secondary market & that is what this video will do - walk you through how to buy secondary market Treasury notes & bonds on Schwab.


13:49

SOURCES FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- How To Buy T-Notes & Bonds On Fidelity: https://youtu.be/coERtUZH0ew
- Auction vs Secondary Market T-Notes & Bonds: https://youtu.be/_kIoPvd7bwE
- Why Buy On The Secondary Market: https://youtu.be/k1IFWXmJTRk
- What Is Accrued Interest:https://youtu.be/PdFkteP0xhI

WATCH NEXT

- TIPS vs I-Bonds: https://youtu.be/uXPzbje1g2E
- How To Build A Bond Ladder: https://youtu.be/p90IDmXn19s
 

Will Treasury Yields Go Back Up Again Or Keep Falling? | Buy At Treasury Auctions This Week​

Jun 16, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Will Treasury yields go back up again or keep falling & should you buy at the 5-Year TIPS & 20-Year Treasury Bond auctions this coming week? Plus, what are the yield expectations for some of the upcoming week's auctions? Watch on & find out!


12:02

SOURCES & FOLLOW-UP VIDEOS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/files/FOMCpresconf20240612.pdf
- https://www.bls.gov/ppi/home.htm
- https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.fidelity.com/
 

How To Buy Treasury Notes & Bonds On Vanguard | Secondary Market (Step-By-Step Tutorial)​

Jun 21, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

This video will walk you through how to buy secondary market Treasury notes & bonds on Vanguard step-by-step because there are times when you may not want to or be able to buy Treasuries at auction 📢 Learn all about bond investing in our bond courses (and how to build a bond portfolio) while bond yields are high!


12:11

SOURCES & FOLLOW-UP VIDEOS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:
- How To Buy T-Notes & Bonds On Fidelity: https://youtu.be/coERtUZH0ew
- How To Buy T-Notes & Bonds On Schwab: https://youtu.be/DaGlJ3gYCnE
- Auction vs Secondary Market T-Notes & Bonds: https://youtu.be/_kIoPvd7bwE
- Why Buy On The Secondary Market: https://youtu.be/k1IFWXmJTRk
-What Is Accrued Interest: https://youtu.be/PdFkteP0xhI
- Vanguard's Website: https://investor.vanguard.com/home
 

Treasury Yields Back Up On The Long-End (Is The Yield Curve Un-inverting?)​

Jun 23, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

What happened last week to push Treasury Note & Bond yields back up & is the yield curve un-inverting (slowly)?
Did the economy really grow in June at the fastest pace in nearly two years? That's what we're talking about this week's Treasury update video (and more)!


9:59

SOURCES & FOLLOW-UP VIDEOS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/Public/Home/PressRelease/dab295292d5a444c8f772b2b82587fa2
- https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/manufacturing-pmi-829
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/auctions/announcements-data-results/
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/i-bonds/i-bonds-interest-rates/
- https://www.fidelity.com/
 

Treasury Yields At Two-Week Highs After Presidential Debate | Did Treasuries Just Get Riskier?​

Jun 30, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Treasury yields were all up quite a bit on Friday after the Presidential debate - did T-bills, notes & bonds just get riskier? You can find last week's auction results here: https://www.treasurydirect.gov/auctio...


9:47

SOURCES & FOLLOW-UP VIDEOS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-may-2024
https://www.cnbc.com/bonds/
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/treasury-yields-a-touch-higher-as-traders-await-pce-inflation-data-4e711deb?mod=bond-report
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/cnn-debate-trump-biden-06-27-24/index.html
https://www.treasurydirect.gov/auctions/upcoming/
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
 

The Best Way To Buy Treasury Notes & Bonds At Auction | Dollar-Cost-Averaging & Bond Investing​

Jul 5, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

What is the best way to get the best overall yields when you buy Treasury notes & bonds at auction in the current volatile bond market? Watch on as we show you the bond yields & interest rates you would've gotten by following a consistent dollar-cost-averaging strategy over the past several months!


13:15

SOURCES & FOLLOW-UP VIDEOS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/auctions/results/
- How To Buy T-Notes & Bonds: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsv_4H5rP97GOKpo3ognXkKV84sgaYoi3&si=7Ki8nkaB-ggj2Hh_
- How To Buy T-Bills: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsv_4H5rP97FNVjjEOvf4rf5ceQ29T_Uw&si=SO_9vRz9Xk7dtMJi
 

Could Treasury Yields Cross 5% or even 6%? | Are You Crazy For Waiting To Go Long?​

Jul 7, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

How high could Treasury yields go & are you crazy to for waiting for 5% or even 6% or more to go long? That's what we're talking about in this week's Treasury update video!


11:23

SOURCES & FOLLOW-UP VIDEOS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:

- Dollar-Cost-Averaging Into Treasury Auctions: https://youtu.be/Yx0TQ8z7spg
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/auctions/results/
- https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DFII5
- https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
- https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/reports/ism-report-on-business/
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/auctions/upcoming/
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.fidelity.com/
 

Buy TLT Now? | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF​

Jul 22, 2024 #jenniferlammer #bondbeginners #bondmasters

Should you buy TLT now or buy individual 20-year & 30-year Treasury Bonds? What are the highest-yielding new issue agency & corporate bonds, plus what are the yield expectations for this week's Treasury auctions - watch on & find out!


11:07

SOURCES & FOLLOW-UP VIDEOS FOR TODAY'S VIDEO:
- Individual Bonds vs Bond Funds Video: https://youtu.be/EReUe8utwqk
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- https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239454/ishares-20-year-treasury-bond-etf
- https://www.google.com/finance/quote/TLT:NASDAQ
- https://www.treasurydirect.gov/auctions/upcoming/
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financing-the-government/interest-rate-statistics
- https://www.fidelity.com/
 
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