Key points
- Low-risk, inflation-linked I bonds may be worth considering.
- Interest earned in the previous six months is added to the bond’s principal.
- The Treasury sets new I bond interest rates in May and November.
Bonds have historically been considered conservative fixed-income investments, less flashy than stocks. But Series I savings bonds have recently become more exciting and attractive. They can also help hedge against inflation.
While the I bond interest rate isn’t at its highest, it far outpaces what you’ll likely get from a savings account.
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