I Bonds Explained

About this episode

Richard Oring explains I Bonds and their features as an investment option amidst market volatility.

With the market volatility we've experienced in 2022, many folks are looking at different types of investment vehicles. One that Richard Oring's clients have been asking about lately is the I Bond. Today, Rich explains what they are and more. I bonds are securities issued by the US Treasury, that are 20 year notes and continue paying interest for an additional 10 years, for 30 total. They can be purchased electronically or by paper. Rich explains the differences, and the l...

People in this episode

Host: Richard Oring

Topics covered

• I Bonds
• investment vehicles
• market volatility
• financial education
• interest rates

Keywords

• I Bonds
• investment
• US Treasury
• interest
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Treasury

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