U.S. savings bonds are zero-coupon bonds issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government, making them one of the ...

The author and editors take ultimate responsibility for the content. Series I savings bonds -- sometimes referred to as “I-bonds” -- spent much of the past decade being overlooked. But like ...

Series I bonds have been one of the most popular investments over the last couple years — and it’s no surprise why. They offer the safety of a U.S. government savings bond and an inflation ...

Federal Series I Savings Bonds can be a good option for long-term savings, an emergency fund or even some college savings.

With inflation at four-decade highs, investors have been keenly interested in higher-yielding, lower-risk investments, and I bonds fit the bill. The current interest rate on new series I savings ...

Bonds have historically been considered conservative fixed-income investments, less flashy than stocks. But Series I savings bonds have recently become more attractive. They can also help hedge ...

Series I bonds are often a popular investment when inflation rises. The bond gives savers the safety of a U.S. government-backed security mixed with inflation protection, resulting in a composite ...

Series I savings bonds were hot in 2022 as inflation peaked. But they remain a solid spot for savings as many worry about ...

Though the potential return of U.S. Treasury I-bonds as a long-term investment is no sure thing, Americans have voted for them with their wallets: Billions of dollars of these formerly obscure ...

Some investors have owned Series I savings bonds (I bonds) for many years, and the 30-year maturity date might be approaching. Others bought Series I savings bonds in recent years to insulate ...