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US Treasury announces new Series I bond rate of 6.89% for the next six months
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Tuesday announced Series I bonds will pay 6.89% annual interest through April 2023, down from the 9.62% yearly rate offered since May. It’s the third highest rate since I bonds were introduced in 1998, and investors may lock in this rate for six months by purchasing anytime before the end of April. “The rate of 6.89% is another very competitive rate for the I bond compared to other conservative alternatives,” said Ken Tumin, founder and editor of DepositAccounts.com, that tracks I bonds, among other assets. Backed by the U.S. government, I bonds don’t lose value and earn ... (full story)