I- Bonds: A brief overview: In the current shaky economy, everyone is looking for safe and secure investments. Investors might have a chance at high rewards with stocks and corporate bonds, but there’s also a huge risk to putting money in either. The snowballing crises in Europe aren’t making foreign investments look any more tempting. Where can investors trust their finances if they want a solid risk free return on their investment? Well, for those of you who want to play it cool and safe with your investments, you might consider: I bonds. What are I-Bonds? First of all, I-Bonds are officially called Series I Savings Bonds. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, I bonds … [Read more...]