Fixed income is for stability. In 2025, interest rates on fixed deposits fell, while yields on government bonds increased.

Inflation savings bonds, called I Bonds, have two components: a fixed rate that remains with the 30-year life of the bond and a variable rate that adjusts each six months after you bought the I Bond.

For years, fixed-income investments were overlooked in favor of high-growth equities and alternative assets, as low interest rates made bonds and similar instruments less appealing. However, the tide ...

I Bonds bought now through April 2026 will have an annualized rate of 4.03% for six months after you buy the bond. I Bonds offer higher rates than many regular savings accounts at bigger banks. Anyone ...

The U.S. Treasury has nudged up the popular Series I bond rate to 4.03%, a slight rise from the 3.98% offered through October. The new rate applies to bonds purchased from November 1 through April 30, ...

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NS&I has cut interest rates on new issues of British Savings Bonds, with one-year bonds now offering 4.07% AER down from 4.20 ...