This guide explains how interest rates affect premium and discount bonds in clear, everyday language, so you can feel confident about what is happening inside ...

Learn if it makes sense to buy premium bonds in a falling rate environment in 2026, how they work, and the risks beginners should understand.

Bonds sound boring, but they're not. Nor are they a nice safe haven for rich and retired folks who never want to lose money. They have a role to play in your investment plan. Bonds can help you manage ...

I bonds are U.S. savings bonds that are designed to beat inflation. The interest rate I bonds earn is based on the current inflation rate plus a fixed rate. You must hold I bonds for at least 12 ...

Series I bonds will pay 4.03% through April 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Friday. The latest I bond rate is up from the 3.98% rate offered through October. Current I bond owners ...

2020-2021 retirees faced 15-20% portfolio losses and should cut withdrawal rates to 3%. New retirees can sustain 4.5-5% withdrawals with current bond and dividend yields at 4-5%. Retirees with ...