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.
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About this offer:- How do I buy a Series I bond?
- Must register or sign-in to your free TreasuryDirect.gov account and link a bank account.
- Click here to view a Guided Tour
- 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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Composite rate =
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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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.co
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.
7% on a tbill?! Causes me to really worry about inflation!
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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.
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Good luck on getting the money back out if you need it.
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