Learn what simple interest is and how to calculate it using examples with a simple interest formula. You can also use a simple interest calculator.

The higher yields found in the bond market provide a bigger buffer against volatility compared with a few years ago — and ...

I bonds issued between November 2022 and April 2023 paid a 6.89% interest rate. And for I bonds issued between May 2023 and October 2023, the interest rate dropped again to 4.3%.

Annual inflation is still roaring, but the I Bond formula looks back six months; expect a drop of about 3 percentage points.

EE bonds are guaranteed to double in value over 20 years, offering a dependable, albeit long-term, investment.

A zero-coupon bond doesn't pay interest but it trades at a deep discount and it returns a profit at maturity when it's redeemed at full face value.

Bond yield is the return an investor will realize on a bond and can be calculated by dividing a bond's face value by the amount of interest it pays.

As interest rates rose over the past few years, bond prices plummeted, making high-quality bonds more attractive, our columnist says.

In this case, the break-even interest rate will tell you how far prevailing rates would need to rise by the time the shorter-term bond matures in order to make up for its smaller interest payments.

Q Can you give me a formula to rank bonds? I'm looking for something that factors the face value with the interest rate on the bond. For instance, is it better to buy a bond with a lower purchase ...

The interest rate on Series I savings bonds now tops 5%, although as investments they're not right for everyone.