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 turned to gold as an investment to fight high inflation. Some professional investors question gold’s merits as an investment. It does not produce income, and people do not use the metal for anything other than jewelry. For instance, most of the world’s gold sits in bank vaults. There has been a correlation between inflation and…

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 turned to gold as an investment to fight high inflation. Some professional investors question gold’s merits as an investment. It does not produce income, and people do not use the metal for anything other than jewelry. For instance, most of the world’s gold sits in bank vaults. There has been a correlation between inflation and…

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 rate. Interest payments are typically semi-annual but can be annual, monthly or even weekly. Different types of entities can issue bonds. These entities are looking to raise capital by borrowing money (principal) from investors. Bond issuers are mostly corporations or governments. A corporation may want to borrow money to run its business or pay for…

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 rate. Interest payments are typically semi-annual but can be annual, monthly or even weekly. Different types of entities can issue bonds. These entities are looking to raise capital by borrowing money (principal) from investors. Bond issuers are mostly corporations or governments. A corporation may want to borrow money to run its business or pay for…

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 is annual, the inflation rate may change every six months. If the inflation rate remains high, so will the yield. Compare that with the extremely low rates offered on other safe investments such as certificates of deposit and savings accounts. For that reason, the sale of Series I bonds is booming. What are Treasury Direct…

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 is annual, the inflation rate may change every six months. If the inflation rate remains high, so will the yield. Compare that with the extremely low rates offered on other safe investments such as certificates of deposit and savings accounts. For that reason, the sale of Series I bonds is booming. What are Treasury Direct…