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How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Your I-Bond Gains
Episode 99 of Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna unpack why Series I savings bonds are suddenly a much weaker inflation hedge than most people think. With the new November 2025 rate reset at 3.11% and CPI data showing persistent pressure, the hosts crunch the numbers on what a $10,000 I-bond purchased in 2022 is actually worth today. They discuss tax treatment, the three-month interest penalty for early redemption, and why the fixed rate has fallen from a peak of 1.3% to just 0.9%. If you bought I-bonds during the 2022 hype, this episode explains why your real return may be…
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