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▲ 8 r/bonds

pricing on TIPS

I did a search of secondary market TIPS on Fidelity, and I see a wide range of yields listed between bonds maturing in a few months- April and Jan. 2027, but the April bond says YTM 2.4, and the Jan bonds say YTM 1.4.

I did a little research, and I think it has to do with the market expecting a big difference in inflation between before and after January. Can anyone help me understand why the big difference? I have posted an image of the search results.

u/iggy55 — 16 days ago
▲ 79 r/bonds

Did anyone own Lehman bonds when they went bankrupt?

I owned Lehman bonds when they went bankrupt. Until that point, I was aware that could happen, but it was something that I did not worry too much about. Now, almost 20 years later, I see it as a sort of blip, compared to the fluctuations in stocks over the years, but seeing a bond go to zero definitely has a lasting effect on a person. It certainly changed my opinion of the bond credit ratings system.

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u/iggy55 — 2 months ago
▲ 20 r/TurnerClassicMovies

Will the Marx Brothers be on again in the next few weeks

I forgot to record (DVR) the Marx brothers movies. Will they be on again in the next few weeks? I have the TCM app and kanopy but want it on the dvr

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u/iggy55 — 2 months ago
▲ 12 r/FedRetirees

Part B late enrollment while having FEHB

I have to sign up for Medicare between now and 5 months from now, as I will be 65.

I was thinking of not signing up for part B, and getting FEP Blue Cross basic option.

I understand there is a penalty for getting part B if you wait, but not if you have a "qualified employer plan". Would I have to pay a penalty if I got part B after having a FEHB plan?

I have been retired for 6 months.

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u/iggy55 — 2 months ago
▲ 0 r/truespotify

playing a specific song on free Spotify

I used to be able to play a specific song on free Spotify, then a couple of months ago it would play "related" songs, now it will play the specific song again.

Can anyone help explain what is going on?

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u/iggy55 — 3 months ago
▲ 4 r/fidelityinvestments

cost basis for zero coupon bonds

When I see the cost basis for my zero coupon bonds, they always add accrued interest to the cost basis.

I DO NOT want the accrued interest added. I want to see the actual cost basis.

For example, I purchased zero coupon Treasuries maturing this November for .978 in March. Today the value is .99, and it is showing a LOSS of 0.09% !!

I do not like this, and I suspect there are a lot of others who concur.

See screen-shots

Sorry for re-post, but I took out any reference to my acct number

u/iggy55 — 3 months ago