I-Bonds Paying 6.89% Interest: Time To Add Savings Bonds To Your Portfolio?

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Although they wax and wane in popularity over the years, bonds remain a core portfolio component for many investors.

The returns on savings bonds don’t always measure up to those of riskier securities, but they offer far more than their cash return alone.

Investing In Savings Bonds

When you buy a US savings bond, you issue a loan to the US federal government, on which it then pays you interest  over time.

What Are My Savings  Bonds Worth?

If you already own savings bonds and want to find their present value, the answer will depend on whether they are paper or electronic.

How To Buy Savings Bonds

You can buy up to $5,000 of paper bonds yearly in $50 increments. This amount is in addition to the allowance for electronic bonds.

How To Redeem Savings Bonds

All you need to do is log into your TreasuryDirect account and navigate to the screen for selling securities from your account.

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