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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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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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Dec 13, 2021 10:26 PM
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acegolferDec 13, 2021 10:26 PM
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Quote from Honest-IJM :
Check out these charts based on the older methods of calculating CPI:
http://www.shadowstats.com/altern...ion-charts
FYI, Boskin Commission (1995) found that the old methodology (1990 in your link) overestimated the inflation rate, which resulted in higher federal budget and contributed to bigger budget deficit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boskin_Commission
Dec 13, 2021 10:27 PM
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MMPGDec 13, 2021 10:27 PM
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Can someone explain this to me like I'm 5 years old?
So if I put in $10k and after a year it will be worth $10,712?
Dec 13, 2021 10:27 PM
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teaberryDec 13, 2021 10:27 PM
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Thanks guys, was looking for some inflation hedge for the emergency cash sitting in super low APY accts. Seems like a solid place to put some $ .

The $10k max isn't just for a household (married joint file)? Each individual of 18+ I assume can open an acct and buy $10k now and another $10k in Jan 2022?
Dec 13, 2021 10:28 PM
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acegolferDec 13, 2021 10:28 PM
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Quote from Diz :
Logic doesn't make sense to retards. Don't waste your bandwidth trying to explain common sense.
keung's math is correct.
Dec 13, 2021 10:30 PM
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acegolferDec 13, 2021 10:30 PM
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Quote from MMPG :
Can someone explain this to me like I'm 5 years old?
So if I put in $10k and after a year it will be worth $10,712?
No because we don't know what the next 6 month rate is. You earn half of 7.12% in the 1st 6 month. Next 6 month rate will be determined on 4/12/2022. Could be higher or lower than 7.12%. Nobody knows.

Read keung's calculation above. He shows the correct math (minus one minor mistake).
Last edited by acegolfer December 13, 2021 at 02:43 PM.
Dec 13, 2021 10:35 PM
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MikeyMarginalDec 13, 2021 10:35 PM
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Plus compounding
Dec 13, 2021 10:35 PM
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supa2001Dec 13, 2021 10:35 PM
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Quote from keung :
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It is VERY unlikely to go to 0.1%
The bonds reset the rate on May 1 2022, and we already have 2 months reference
Sept/Oct 2021 change is 0.83%
Oct/Nov 2021 change is 0.49%
2 months in we have a change of Sept-Nov 1.33% which annualize to 2.66%
If the rest of the 4 months we have 0% inflation you still get 1.33%
We will ASSUME the inflation is ZERO for the next 4 months so you get
10K @3.56% 6 months = $356
10K @ 1.33% 3 months = $76.5
Total interest with penalty = 432.5
It is al least 4%+ interest for 12 months if you factor in 3 months penalty and assume that the next 4 months has 0% inflation. Now let me know where can I get a 1 year 4% CD
So you're saying it's better to keep it for a year and then withdraw?

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Dec 13, 2021 10:41 PM
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acegolferDec 13, 2021 10:41 PM
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Quote from keung :
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It is VERY unlikely to go to 0.1%
The bonds reset the rate on May 1 2022, and we already have 2 months reference
Sept/Oct 2021 change is 0.83%
Oct/Nov 2021 change is 0.49%
2 months in we have a change of Sept-Nov 1.33% which annualize to 2.66%
If the rest of the 4 months we have 0% inflation you still get 1.33%
We will ASSUME the inflation is ZERO for the next 4 months so you get
10K @3.56% 6 months = $356
10K @ 1.33% 3 months = $76.5
Total interest with penalty = 432.5
It is al least 4%+ interest for 12 months if you factor in 3 months penalty and assume that the next 4 months has 0% inflation. Now let me know where can I get a 1 year 4% CD
99% correct. One nit pick. The i-bonds are compounded semiannually. The interest income in the 2nd 6 months is equal to 10356 * 1.33% = $137.74. Subtract 3 month penalty, equal to $68.87.
Dec 13, 2021 10:43 PM
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DizDec 13, 2021 10:43 PM
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Quote from acegolfer :
keung's math is correct.
Yes, it is.
Dec 13, 2021 10:43 PM
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keungDec 13, 2021 10:43 PM
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Quote from supa2001 :
So you're saying it's better to keep it for a year and then withdraw?
You need to keep it for at least a year. you can keep it longer all depend on whether you are happy with the future interest rate. If there a better alternative of course you can take the 3 months penalty and withdraw after a year
Dec 13, 2021 10:43 PM
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imapixieDec 13, 2021 10:43 PM
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For those of you who have done this, are you buying 10k worth in different chunks? Like should I do a couple $2,500 ones and a 5k one? Or….?
Dec 13, 2021 10:45 PM
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acegolferDec 13, 2021 10:45 PM
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Quote from imapixie :
For those of you who have done this, are you buying 10k worth in different chunks? Like should I do a couple $2,500 ones and a 5k one? Or….?
Either way is fine. I bought all $10k lumpsum because I can partially redeem later. I rather have 1 line in my TD account.
Dec 13, 2021 10:49 PM
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EricPostDec 13, 2021 10:49 PM
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Tthe government just said they are changing the way they calculate inflation starting in 2022
Quote :
Starting in January 2022, weights for the Consumer Price Index will be calculated based on consumer expenditure data from 2019-2020.
How will this effect it?
Dec 13, 2021 11:00 PM
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acegolferDec 13, 2021 11:00 PM
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Quote from EricPost :
Tthe government just said they are changing the way they calculate inflation starting in 2022

How will this effect it?
For anyone thinking of some conspiracy theory, this is not. BLS regularly updates the basket to reflect true consumption behavior. For more see, https://www.bls.gov/cpi/questions...nswers.htm

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acegolferDec 13, 2021 11:01 PM
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