Comments on: Savings Bonds: Give Them, Keep Them, Buy Them Now

By: Tom Abernathy

Tom Abernathy — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:42:31 +0000

Unfortunately, in May 2008, the govt changed the interest rates on Ibonds. I bonds used to pay a base rate (say 1.5%) plus the inflation rate. No more. Now, I bonds only pay inflation rate. So, they are no longer a good buy.

By: Jeff B

Jeff B — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:40:25 +0000

Savings Bonds are the absolute worst thing to buy. Do the math. The payback is long and horrible. You are better off in CD.

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By: Anand Dhillon

Anand Dhillon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:55:52 +0000

Good post. Savings bonds are great way to secure your money and combat inflation. As a part of a balanced portfolio, they are great investments.