Anyone still flipping savings bonds?

[dquan97]

Since the gov't changed the early redemption date from 6months to 1yr after purchase, anyone still buying them? What are your strategies?

 

[Orsorum]

I'd rather just invest in an ultra short term bond fund; of course, all my stocks have sucked this year.

 

[CallTheFBI]

Government bonds while about the closest you can get to a 100% safe investment have really crappy interest rates. Unless you had like $100,000 or more to invest in them its not even worth it. Much more lucrative investments out there.

 

[Orsorum]

Now is a great time to be investing, but only if you have the money to spare. Government bonds can make a nice core holding, but only a relatively small percentage of your portfolio.

 

[dquan97]

I-bond is at 4% interest rate. Not bad in this economy