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Gone are the days of series I savings bonds paying almost 7% in interest. The U.S. Treasury announced Friday that the inflation-protected bonds would start paying investors 4.3% on May 1, down ...
These bonds carry a fixed rate of 1.3% that will remain for the 30-year life of the bond. I Bonds are bought online at www.treasurydirect.gov with a minimum savings of $25.
For example, in August 2023, a 30-year Treasury bond is paying 3.625% compared to the I bond’s 0.90% fixed rate. In a low-inflation environment, this will reduce the value of the I bond.
The fixed rate was bumped up in November to 0.4% for those who purchased the bonds through April. The current fixed rate of 0.9% — the highest since it was set at 1.2% in November 2007 — lasts ...
$50 Series EE savings bond featuring George Washington. Series EE bonds are guaranteed to double in value over the purchase price when they mature 20 years from issuance, though they continue to earn interest for a total of 30 years. Interest accrues monthly, and is compounded semiannually, that is, becomes part of the principal for future ...
While HYSAs offer significantly higher interest rates than a regular savings account, returns pale in comparison to the potential gains from long-term investments like stocks, bonds or mutual funds.
The I bond fixed rate in November 2021 and May 2022 — when rates were soaring — had a 0% fixed rate. The fixed rate increased last November to 0.4% for those who purchased the bonds through April.
Series I Savings Bond rates are set to change on May 1, 2024, when the new rates will be announced. To give some perspective, for Series I Bonds issued from November 2023 through April 2024, the ...