On Friday, April 28, the U.S. Treasury Department surprised many by announcing that I bonds issued from May 2023 through October 2023 will earn an interest rate of 4.3%, compared to the previous rate of 6.89%. This announcement came three days earlier than expected, as the for...
Starting in May 2023, Series I bonds will earna minimum interest rateof 3.38% according tonewly released U.S. inflation data. While this is good compared tohistorical bond performances, some investors may find it underwhelming compared to more recent ...
It's the third-highest rate since I bonds were introduced in 1998, and investors may lock in this rate for six months by purchasing anytime before the end of April. "The rate of 6.89% is another very competitive rate for the I bond compared to other conservative alternatives," said Ken ...
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variable rates are announced every 6 months (on May 1 and November 1). The current I bond rate for bonds issues between November 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025 is 3.11%. This consists of a fixed rate of 1.20% and a variable rate of 1.90%. The next new rate will go into effect May 1...
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The actual rate on the bond, known as thecomposite rate, is calculated by combining the fixed and inflation rates. The inflation rate impacts the fixed rate set on the bond. However, the minimum level that the interest rate on a Series I bond can fall to is zero, which is the floor p...
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