U.S. savings bonds are zero-coupon bonds issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government, making them one of the safest investment options available. Series EE bonds currently earn 2.70 ...

Series I Savings Bonds are a relatively safe cash investment for individuals to park up to $10,000 per year. 1-year I-Bond yield is 3.62% for bonds bought before 4/30/2025, but expected tariff impacts ...

I-bonds offer interest based on a fixed rate plus inflation, compounding semiannually for up to 30 years. The minimum I-bond holding is one year, while early redemption within five years forfeits ...

WASHINGTON - The Treasury Department, citing high administrative costs and relatively low demand, said that later this year it will stop issuing new "HH" savings bonds, which pay interest to their ...

Consider this an alternative to volatile markets or the meager interest rate of a traditional savings account The new rate for Series I bonds effective on May 1 may not shock you or tantalize you as ...