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wishstar

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6. If you cash an I-Bond before 5 years, you lose last 3 months of interest

Reply to bdamomma (Original post)

Sat May 3, 2025, 06:49 PM

May 3

I have some older I-Bonds that are currently earning a good total rate since their initial base interest was quite a bit higher than current base rate so I may hold them to maturity which is 30 years. Best to check the Treasury website to find out current value if cashed in.

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US Savings Bonds [View all] bdamomma Apr 28 OP

I have a substantial amount in I Bonds, I hope they are safe. Musk has mentioned doing away with doc03 Apr 28 #1

The I bond rate has gotten very low NoRethugFriends Apr 28 #4

Only if the US plans to disavow debt exboyfil Apr 28 #2

Thanks to bdamomma Apr 28 #3

Lets hope there is no return to war bonds. Prairie_Seagull Apr 28 #5

If you cash an I-Bond before 5 years, you lose last 3 months of interest wishstar May 3 #6

Thank you bdamomma May 4 #7