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04.10.23 Series I Savings Bonds: Time To Buy Or Sell? / Gratuitous Gratuities

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With savings rates up and I Bond rates headed down, Clark clears confusion on whether it’s time to buy or sell Series I Savings Bonds. Also, the scales are starting to “tip” when it comes to gratuities. Being confronted with the tip option touchscreen guilt machine is hitting critical mass. Hear how Clark handles this. 

  • I Bond Update: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • The Ubiquitous Tipping Dilemma: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4


    • Mentioned on the show

    • 5 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds / SavingsBonds.gov
    • Why This Is the Best Time To Buy Series I Savings Bonds
    • I Bonds rates in 2023 could be better now than in May
    • Small Banks Are Losing to Big Banks. Their Customers Are About to Feel It.  
    • HumbleDollar: Home / Investopedia Academy
    • Schwab - Your U.S. Investing Education Center
    • Vanguard - Education / Fidelity Learning Center
    • Clark.com Investing & Retirement
    • Target Date Funds: Clark's Favorite Retirement Investment
    • IRS - Charities and their Volunteers
    • Can You Deduct Expenses of Volunteering for Charity?


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