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Series I Bond Calculator

Calculate your I Bond composite rate, total return, and compare against a High-Yield Savings Account.

How I Bond rates work: The composite rate combines a fixed rate (set at purchase, never changes) and a semi-annual inflation adjustment based on CPI-U. Composite rate = fixed + 2×inflation + fixed×inflation. Rate resets every 6 months.
I Bond Details
Annual purchase limit: $10,000/person
Min 12 months; must hold 5+ years to avoid penalty
Set at purchase, never changes (~1.20% currently)
Current: ~1.48% semi-annual (≈2.96% annualized)
Results
Composite Rate
I Bond Value
I Bond Interest
HYSA Value
HYSA Interest
Better Choice
Year-by-Year Breakdown
Year I Bond Value I Bond Gain HYSA Value HYSA Gain
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