Savings Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on savings bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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3 Changes to Treasury Direct You Need to KnowIf you need to redeem savings bonds or use other services, be aware of these changes to Treasury Direct.
By Ella Vincent
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The I-Bond Rate of 4.26% Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.Investing for Income The current I-bond rate, set in May, is active through October 2026. It presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum
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Inflation Made I-Bonds Popular. What Now?savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work?
By David Dittman
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Ask the Tax Editor: Taxation of I BondsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers readers' questions about the taxation of I bonds in various situations.
By Joy Taylor
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Why You Should Keep an Eye on I-Bonds NowWhen inflation heats up, these savings bonds take the spotlight.
By Ella Vincent
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How Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know for 2026Bonds Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.
By Joy Taylor
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TIPS vs I-BondsBoth TIPS and I-bonds are hedges against inflation. Learn about the pros and cons of each before you invest.
By Donna LeValley
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The Benefits of I Bonds vs EE Bonds to Store Your SavingsAll of the information you'll need to choose between Series I and EE savings bonds is right here.
By Donna LeValley
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I-Bonds: Pros and Cons of InvestingLearn about the pros and cons of investing in I-Bonds, U.S. savings bonds that protect your money from inflationary pressures.
By Jacob Wolinsky
