With inflation topping multi-decade records, it’s no wonder investors are looking for answers. Retired folks may be especially concerned. After all, stubborn inflation makes it harder for them to stretch their retirement income. This article will take a closer look at Series I bonds and why you might want to consider them. Often, investors have…
Fixed-rate bonds have been a popular investment tool for centuries. Investors make an investment in a fixed-rate bond by lending money to the issuer for a specified time. At the end of the specified time (maturity), the issuer returns the investor’s money. In the meantime, the issuer pays the investor interest based on a fixed…
What ultra-safe investment is currently paying a high interest rate? The answer is certain Treasury Direct bonds. For instance, inflation-indexed Series I bonds issued from November 2021 to April 2022 are paying 7.12 percent for the first six months. Interest is a combination of a fixed rate and an inflation rate. While the fixed rate…
