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forum threadSUCHaDEAL posted Apr 30, 2026 03:19 PM
forum threadSUCHaDEAL posted Apr 30, 2026 03:19 PM

US Government I Bonds 4.26% Rate Starts May 1 (0.9% fixed, 3.34% variable for 6 months) $10K max per Year per Social Security

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Series I bonds will pay 4.26% through October 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced.
The latest I bond rate is up from the 4.03% rate offered through April.
Current I bond owners will see rates adjust based on their purchase date.

The new rate includes a variable portion of 3.34%, based on inflation data, and a fixed portion of 0.90%. The combined rate is 4.26% after rounding, according to the Treasury.

I Bonds have a 5 year full maturity and can be held for 30 years, you can cash out early after 12 months with a 3 months interest penalty. Earnings are subject to Federal Tax, exempt from state and local income tax. Earnings are deferred until you cash out the bond.

purchase at www.treasurydirect.com
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Series I bonds will pay 4.26% through October 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced.
The latest I bond rate is up from the 4.03% rate offered through April.
Current I bond owners will see rates adjust based on their purchase date.

The new rate includes a variable portion of 3.34%, based on inflation data, and a fixed portion of 0.90%. The combined rate is 4.26% after rounding, according to the Treasury.

I Bonds have a 5 year full maturity and can be held for 30 years, you can cash out early after 12 months with a 3 months interest penalty. Earnings are subject to Federal Tax, exempt from state and local income tax. Earnings are deferred until you cash out the bond.

purchase at www.treasurydirect.com

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Apr 30, 2026 03:33 PM
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SimMike777Apr 30, 2026 03:33 PM
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Do current i bond holders get the same interest rate. I invested about three years ago.
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Apr 30, 2026 03:42 PM
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Quote from SimMike777 :
Do current i bond holders get the same interest rate. I invested about three years ago.
Depends if you have the fixed rate portion when you first bought. the 0.9% fixed rate started maybe 2 years ago? if you don't, you'll earn the 3.36% depending when your 6 months cycle is up. (based on the month you originally bought it, rate changes every 6 months from the purchase month) if you bought your bond in January, your rate adjusts in July for the next 6 months.
Apr 30, 2026 08:34 PM
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AmadiohaApr 30, 2026 08:34 PM
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Do you want to link TreasuryDirect.gov
Apr 30, 2026 08:36 PM
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PassionsApr 30, 2026 08:36 PM
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10k max? Meh not even worth it

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