CPAs WHO PROVIDE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES need to weigh the similarities and differences between U.S. Treasury series EE bonds and I bonds to help clients make savings bonds a part of their ...

Federal savings bonds linked to inflation were a hot investment during the pandemic years, when inflation and interest rates spiked, and they remain a safe place to stash savings. The new interest ...

Savings bonds can be a great way to keep your money safe in the changing economy, but you need to play the long game to get the most bang for your buck.

Buying savings bonds is a process that begins with understanding what a savings bond is. It is a type of debt security issued by the U.S. Treasury to support government spending. Investors lend money ...

Consider this an alternative to volatile markets or the meager interest rate of a traditional savings account The new rate for Series I bonds effective on May 1 may not shock you or tantalize you as ...

The interest rate on Series I savings bonds is specifically indexed to inflation such that the rate changes every six months based on the previous six month’s change in inflation. The rate is reset in ...

Savings bonds are a reliable, government-backed investment that can be an important part of your financial plan. Now issued electronically rather than on paper, these bonds take up to 30 years to ...

The current 2.2 percent rate on Series I savings bonds may be tempting, but buying the bonds has become more complicated, according to Consumer Reports. You can no longer purchase paper Series I and ...

Savings bonds can be a great way to diversify your finances and protect your money from market risk, or you might have received one as a gift. However, the redemption process is different from just ...

Don’t get confused, taxes are due. The Trump administration has said its goal is to “abolish” the Internal Revenue Service, the US agency responsible for tax collection. But that doesn’t mean you can ...

If you were planning to use your tax refund to buy the paper version of inflation bonds, you’re out of luck: That option has been eliminated. The Treasury Department ended its tax-time savings bond ...