05.22.24 An Update On Series I Savings Bonds / No-Show Fees

The Clark Howard Podcast

Today, an important update on Inflation Savings Bonds. Clark explains how these bonds work over time and the advantage of owning new Series I Bonds. Also, extra fees have been a topic on the show in recent years. There’s a new fee in town making a splash - Clark tells you how to avoid it.

• UPDATE - Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Cancellation & No-Show Fees: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Barrons: Treasury Sets New Rate of 4.28% for I Bonds as Inflation Ebbs
• 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds
• The Era of ‘No-Show’ Fees Is Here—and It’s Going to Cost You - WSJ
• Should You Stay With Vanguard Despite the New Fee Announcement?
• NolahMattress - Is It Legal to Sell a Used Mattress? A State-by-State Guide
• The Best Place To Buy a Mattress
• How Can I Get Rid of My Old Mattress Cheaply?

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