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To: michwm
They were worthwhile. I've got some that are paying 6.6%. Just try to find that rate now.

Newly issued bonds have a current rate of 4.66%, which is 1.1% fixed + 3.54% variable based on inflation. You must hold them for a year, and if you hold them for less than 5 years you lose your last 3 months of interest.

What are your alternative things to do with your money? Money markets are around 1% and CD rates stink too. If you have any debts, especially credit cards, it might be better to pay those off.

7 posted on 08/13/2003 9:39:55 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (A flash mob of one.)
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To: KarlInOhio
They were worthwhile. I've got some that are paying 6.6%. Just try to find that rate now.

You must have bought yours right after they came out, which is what I did. I'm real happy with that rate, tax-deferred. I'm going to sit on mine as long as possible. It's a nice inflation hedge.

8 posted on 08/23/2003 12:57:54 PM PDT by FlyVet
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