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expireddn90003 posted Dec 12, 2021 2:07 PM

US Treasury Series I Savings Bonds Inflation Rate Earnings (Nov '21 - April '22)

7.12% Interest

(Limit $10K/Year Per Person)
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U.S, Government Treasury is currently offering 7.12% Interest Rate in combined Fixed + Inflation Rate Earnings valid on newly issued Series I Savings Bonds purchased from November 2021 through April 2022. Limit of $10,000 / year in interest earnings per person.

Thanks to community member dn90003 for sharing this offer.

About this offer:
  • How do I buy a Series I bond?
  • What is a Series I bond? (source)
  • "A savings bond that earns interest based on combining a fixed rate and an inflation rate."
  • You may use Series I bonds to:
    • Save in a low-risk product that helps protect your savings from inflation
    • Supplement your retirement income
    • Give as a gift
    • Pay for education
    • Click here for more information about Series I Bonds
  • What interest does a Series I bond earn? (source)
    • A combination of a fixed rate that stays the same for the life of the bond and an inflation rate that is set twice a year.
    • For bonds issued from November 2021 through April 2022, the combined rate is 7.12%

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Written by dn90003
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Note: This popular deal is still available.

U.S, Government Treasury is currently offering 7.12% Interest Rate in combined Fixed + Inflation Rate Earnings valid on newly issued Series I Savings Bonds purchased from November 2021 through April 2022. Limit of $10,000 / year in interest earnings per person.

Thanks to community member dn90003 for sharing this offer.

About this offer:
  • How do I buy a Series I bond?
  • What is a Series I bond? (source)
  • "A savings bond that earns interest based on combining a fixed rate and an inflation rate."
  • You may use Series I bonds to:
    • Save in a low-risk product that helps protect your savings from inflation
    • Supplement your retirement income
    • Give as a gift
    • Pay for education
    • Click here for more information about Series I Bonds
  • What interest does a Series I bond earn? (source)
    • A combination of a fixed rate that stays the same for the life of the bond and an inflation rate that is set twice a year.
    • For bonds issued from November 2021 through April 2022, the combined rate is 7.12%

Editor's Notes

Written by BostonGirl
Refer to the forum thread here for more information and details.

Original Post

Written by dn90003

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sdpoker
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Looks tempting. But these are only rated for inflation as fixed rate is 0%. Once inflation is back down, your rate will go down with it.
In case you're wondering, here's how the rate is computed:
Composite rate =
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webbiedo
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No, these are govt bonds. They stay in the treasury. I bonds are based on the rate of inflation. They have a fixed rate plus the current rate of inflation. Inflation goes up, you earn more. It was 3.54%. Rates went up on 11/1. To realize the full benefit you need to buy before the rates change on 5/1 and 11/1. No fees or penalties. Hold for a min.of a year. If you cash out in less than 5 years you forfeit 3 months interest. After 5 years, you don't pay anything. You can only buy $10k/yr and then up to an additional $5k if purchased directly from your tax refund.
I bought $10k in denominations of 2,3, 5 so if I want to cash out I can do it in chunks instead of having to cash out $10k.: Better than any CD or bank rate if you want to stay in cash.
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foxfai
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By the way, using your tax refund to purchase bonds won't count toward your $10k yearly limit.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/in...eature.htm
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Here's a great article on it with the pros and cons https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/c...0000-.html
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BobC8176Dec 12, 2021 9:02 PM
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Quote from dn90003 :
Due to the very high level of inflation the US government is paying un unprecedented 7.12% interest on its Security I bonds. There is a limit of $10,000 per year per person.

https://www.treasurydirect.gov/in...glance.htm

There are quite a few articles around which share why this could be a potentially low risk investment with a high yield.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/mo...?gnt-cfr=1

You would have to create your own account through the Treasury Direct website and then link a bank account. You can additionally invest another $5K in paper bonds during the time you file your tax returns.

Please do your own diligence and invest at your own risk.
Need a USAToday account to read the article
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Thx op but Holy #*×!

7% on a tbill?! Causes me to really worry about inflation!
If you're not already worried about this entire Administration, you've been sleeping!
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Quote from andrewmc23 :
It's on sale. Buy more. I'm up 20k in the last 2 years.
That's my point exactly. There's risk involved with buying crypto, even stocks for that matter. Some people are risk adverse and bonds such as these are perfect for them.
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Quote from acegolfer :
3 tax benefits.

1. Tax deferral. You pay tax when you redeem (default choice), not every year. But you can elect to pay as interest is accrued each year.
2. No state income tax.
3. There are some eligible expenses (e.g. kid's college) that waive tax.
You can only claim education exemption if you earn less than 97,350(single) or 153,550(married).
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Anyone encounters that "we can't verify your information" error?
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Crazy that people have 10k sitting around. I need to work more overtime.
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Good luck on getting the money back out if you need it.
This wouldn't be an issue if your husband had also listed your name on the investments. This actually gives me faith that the system is working to prevent money from falling into the wrong hands. Maybe he intended it for himself only or for someone else.
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I buy tokens that back by nothing.
What do you think the American dollar is? It's backed by nothing as well. It just paper they print. Doesn't mean anything
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Crazy that people have 10k sitting around. I need to work more overtime.
Ppl may not have $10k cash doing nothing. But they may have 5-figure emergency fund and doing I-bond ladders.

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Quote from JohnJ2305 :
I buy tokens that back by nothing.
And also crypto does have useful properties. I'm assuming you don't know much about it.
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