Savings bonds have a low-risk, low-reward structure that benefits patient investors. See what to consider before investing.

Series I savings bonds were hot in 2022 as inflation peaked. But they remain a solid spot for savings as many worry about 2025's stock market fallout.

Savers scrambled to buy I Bonds when inflation surged in 2021 and 2022. Both fixed and inflation-linked rates are due to rise again in November.

You can find out the value of your Series EE savings bond through TreasuryDirect.gov or by using the TreasuryDirect savings bond calculator.

Learn about savings bonds, including the different types of bonds, how they're taxed, and how to buy them. Find out if it's a good investment for you.

The interest rate on I bonds changes every six months, and with the latest inflation reading now released, we can calculate what the next rate will be on existing I bonds.

A savings bond is a low-risk, long-term investment that pays interest for up to 30 years. Unlike many financial instruments, it can be bought as a gift.

I bond rates are adjusted every six months—and they're currently headed down. Find out here when your particular I bond rate will fall, based on the month it was issued.

You can check the value of your savings bond through the TreasuryDirect website. Even if you have paper savings bonds, you can check your value online, as long as you have the issue date, bond ...

The Advantage of Savings Accounts – Even Ones with Low Rates One major advantage savings accounts have over treasury bonds and tax-advantaged retirement accounts is liquidity.

I bonds offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts and can protect your investment from inflation.

Chart by author I think that buying I-bond for savings will be more attractive in May when the new fixed rate is determined.