Treasury Bonds: What They Are, How They Work, and Benefits

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I bonds — TreasuryDirect

Electronic or paper?, paper I bonds with your IRS tax refund until January 1, 2025. See our FAQ . ; How does an I bond earn interest?, I savings bonds earn interest monthly. Interest is compounded semiannually, meaning that every 6 months we apply the bond’s interest rate to a new ; How long does an I bond earn interest?, 30 years (unless you cash it before then) ; When do I get the interest on my I bond?, Electronic I bonds: We pay automatically when the bond matures (if you haven’t cashed it before then). ; Can I cash it in before 30 years?, Cash in (redeem) an EE or I savings bond ; How do I find the value of my Series I savings bond?, If you have a Series I electronic bond, you can see what it is worth in your TreasuryDirect account. ; Must I pay tax on what the bond earns?, Tax information for EE and I savings bonds ; How much does an I bond cost?, Electronic I bonds: $25 minimum or any amount above that to the penny. For example, you could buy an I bond for $36.73. ; Is there a maximum amount I can buy?, For individual accounts, the limits apply to the Social Security Number of the first-named in the registration.

Treasury: Series I bond rate is 4.28% through October 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the new rate for Series I bonds through October 2024.

United States Savings Bonds

Series I In 1998, the Treasury introduced the Series I bonds which have a variable yield based on inflation. The Treasury currently issues Series I bonds electronically in any denomination...

KTB Issuance Plan, April 2024 - Press Releases - 기획재정부

docx The Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to issue Korea Treasury Bonds worth... 1) Non-competitive bids option I For retail investors, KTBs worth 2,720 billion won (no more than 20...

Treasury: Series I bond rate is 5.27% through April 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the new rate for Series I bonds through April 2024.

Buy I Treasury Bonds before rate deadline due to identity proof delays

Many savers will buy I Bonds in late October in a last-minute crush to lock up extraordinary rates. But some savers will face unexpected glitches.

TreasuryDirect crashes as investors try to beat key I bond deadline

A record 9.62% rate on the Treasury bonds expires after Oct. 28. High volume has made the I bond website "one of the most visited" in the federal government.

Treasury Says Orders for I Bonds With 9.62% Rate Might Not Be Completed by Deadline

Investors rushing to purchase I Bonds with a six-month return of 9.62% are taxing the government website

Treasury: Series I bond rate is 3.11% through April 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2025.