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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y4Vq5varBsygvqHSgprfak-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is It Still Worth It to Gift Savings Bonds? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kiplinger editor explores if it's still a good idea to get savings bonds as gifts for children, looking at their returns and usability. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:48:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ alexandra.svokos@futurenet.com (Alexandra Svokos) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alexandra Svokos ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2Si7EBTKmMYSgv6Jjxaord-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Farewell Paper I-Bonds: Savings Bonds Are Going Online-Only ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The last remaining way to buy a paper savings bond in the U.S. (with your income tax refund) won't be available from January 2025. Tax filers will still be able to buy I-bonds online, however. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:22 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y4Vq5varBsygvqHSgprfak-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ High-Yield Bonds and Savings Ideas as The Fed Weighs a Rate Cut ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the Federal Reserve mulls another rate cut, there is much to consider in order to maximize your gains. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:00:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s8v6dchKZqgnFJ92SPvzdS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Now's a Great Time to Build a Bond Ladder ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Navigating how to proceed with new or rollover money can be daunting. Here are some of the best ways to guarantee a high yield to maturity and full recovery of principal. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:15:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 03:04:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Are I Bonds Taxed? Nine Common Situations ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/604926/taxes-on-i-bonds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Series I bonds are a popular investment that can help you save on taxes, but the federal income tax consequences can be complex. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:14:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FBHAyZRb7yexHciyXFYYNd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are I-Bonds a Good Investment? Pros and Cons ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn about the pros and cons of investing in I-Bonds, U.S. savings bonds that protect your money from inflationary pressures. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:47:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jacob Wolinsky ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9HkRhdXiatwKYokvCBPLR3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is It A Good Time To Cash In Your I Bonds? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Given certain economic forces, this may be the right time to cash in your I bonds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:30:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:22:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pVanYSNX45qNAVdsnBzyz4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Benefits of I Bonds vs EE Bonds to Store Your Savings ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/bonds/i-bonds-vs-ee-bonds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ All of the information you'll need to choose between Series I and EE savings bonds is right here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:26:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xg8z8dx4xxLZTb9rePzjBT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bond Yields Highest Since 2008 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The yield on the 10-year Treasury increased 1.6 basis points to reach 4.258% on Wednesday afternoon, up from 4.22% on Tuesday. This is the highest level it had been since June 13, 2008. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:35:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:10:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ erin.bendig@futurenet.com (Erin Bendig) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Erin Bendig ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rMGpgSysKEWKtfcuHYaxyn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bond Basics: U.S. Savings Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ U.S. savings bonds are a tax-advantaged way to save for higher education. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:51:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:11:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q3sH583V7hCUR4x3fiGBam-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ TIPS vs I-Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Both TIPS and I-bonds are hedges against inflation. Learn about the pros and cons of each before you invest. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:37:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:42:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Donna LeValley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aqbSPtqGVN6Nc5H6AbTCff-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What's Likely to Happen to Inflation Bond Rates ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I-bonds are likely to become a good — not great — savings option as inflation bond rates are expected to lower. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (David Payne) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Payne ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZAJKWt6SFXEB9m2559TmoF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Current I-Bond Rate Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The current I-bond rate, set in November, is active through April 2026. It presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:58:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:03:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Muhlbaum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NyUUEgb5zMhX8FiHDNDh6D-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Are I-Bonds? Inflation Made Them Popular. What Now? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:03:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:28:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DhFy7TqLYxWiK5vbvtu3tk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Inflation Hedge You’ve Never Heard Of ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If rising prices have you worried, one way of insulating your nest egg comes straight from the government: Series I savings bonds. Right now they’re paying 7.12%. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:30:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Adam Grealish ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/93FnupYCzTDLgdAKoNK9ZE-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The federal tax consequences for Series EE and I U.S. savings bonds are anything but straightforward. Here's how interest from savings bonds is taxed in four common situations for retirees. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:37:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:53:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JoGhLaC7vHYqaYcAcUq9e4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Earn 3.54% With Series I Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A savings or money market deposit account is best for quick cash, but I bonds can fit into a longer-term savings plan. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XhvQcFYqXNkw7yzvkEWCmk-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t rush to withdraw any 2020 profits from the market. 2021 is looking good. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:29:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jeffrey R. Kosnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pMvYb9LPaX3Rw6Pcg4kmcW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Grandparents Need to Know About Using Savings Bonds for a Grandchild’s Education ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s not easy, but grandparents can avoid a tax bill when redeeming savings bonds to pay for a grandchild’s college costs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:19:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:38:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Search for Old Savings Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you lost track of U.S. savings bonds purchased decades ago for you when you were a child, the Treasury Department can help you find them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 12:50:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LKx2iTLNZHxZp2ZqbFSwAC-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ First, check to see whether they are still earning interest. If not, cash them in and invest the money somewhere else. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:13:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AtaZau4FewqP43i3qmLLic-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Most savings bonds earn interest for 20 or 30 years. Here’s how to identify them so you can invest the money elsewhere. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:13:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TUwwTnZxnAJmVtLuh66kpY-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether you bought savings bonds during inflation’s peak or have older bonds collecting dust, take these steps to cash them in. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:40:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ella.vincent@futurenet.com (Ella Vincent) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ella Vincent ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jn6okwGACpMjiRFEC2KdcX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Pay for College With Savings Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Depending on who owns the savings bonds and when they were purchased, you may be able to use them to pay college tuition and fees tax-free. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 May 2016 12:00:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why You Should Hold Off on Buying Savings Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Low interest rates mean low yields on savings bonds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:22:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Savings]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lisa.gerstner@futurenet.com (Lisa Gerstner) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Lisa Gerstner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tracking Down Missing Savings Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You have a couple of ways to locate lost or misplaced savings bonds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:25:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sWyVgQkhzEhXqDGhbjEfZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Using Savings Bonds to Pay College Costs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's what to know about how the interest on savings bonds is taxed when the bonds are used to pay for education expenses. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Find Lost Savings Bonds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are resources to help you track down bonds and get paid if they've matured. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Find a Lost Savings Bond ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/t052-c001-s001-how-to-find-a-lost-savings-bond.html</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Even if you don't know how many you had, when you got them or what kind they were, you may still be able to track down missing U.S. savings bonds. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Bonds]]></category>
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