Updates: the new I bond rate for November, 2025 to May, 2026 has been set at 4.03% APR for new purchases. If you find that appealing, here is how to buy I Bonds. For those who previously purchased, it may be a good time to close I bonds with variable rates and inflation having declined …
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One of my very favorite personal finance metrics to calculate, monitor, and compete against is my personal inflation rate (as one half of a married couple, it could more rightfully be referred to as “household inflation rate” since my wife and I share all costs). Whatever you want to call it, I’d put it second …
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