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I Bonds identity, account issues become headache for last-minute buyers
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoA last-minute rush for anything, including I Bonds, can easily trip you up these days as the...
You might not be able to get last-minute deal on I Bonds after Treasury website slowdowns
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe 9.62% annualized rate for I Bonds proved too hot to handle for a last-minute rush on the...
How to make an ultra-low-risk 5% return buying bonds
Business Insider via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoDouglas Sacha/Getty Images Returns from the Treasury market are growing more attractive with yields hovering near 5%, the highest since 2007. Investors...
I Bonds see unprecedented purchases in 24 hours before deadline to lock in rate
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe inflation-fueled frenzy to buy I Bonds led to an unprecedented volume of purchases in the last 24 hours, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. As of 4 p.m. Friday, TreasuryDirect saw ...
Series I Bond Yield Drops from Record High — Why It’s Still a Wise Investment
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe record-high yield of 9.62% offered for Series I Savings Bonds from TreasuryDirect ended on Oct....
How to cash a savings bond
Yahoo Personal Finance· 1 day agoIf you have an existing paper or electronic savings bond, you might want to redeem it and get your money. Here’s how to cash savings bonds via mail or...
5 Reasons Not to Buy CDs Despite Rates Above 5.00%
The Motley Fool via AOL· 5 hours agoImage source: Getty Images Certificates of deposit (CDs) may seem like a pretty great investment right now. CDs are safe because they are FDIC-insured....
Crooks try to cash fake savings bonds, leaving real savers with headaches
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSure, we've heard of the feds seizing of all sorts of shady items — glitzy Rolex watches, well-done...
Types of U.S. savings bonds and how they work
Yahoo Personal Finance· 1 week agoSavings bonds are a low-risk way to earn interest on your savings. A savings bond is essentially a loan you make to the government — on which you earn...
How often do Treasury bonds pay interest?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoTreasury bonds are government securities that have a 20-year or 30-year term, and they pay a fixed interest rate on a semi-annual basis. They earn...