Inflation savings bonds, called I Bonds, have two components: a fixed rate that remains with the 30-year life of the bond and a variable rate that adjusts each six months after you bought the I Bond.

Anyone who buys groceries knows that higher prices have hung around just like that last guest who won't go home after a party. Inflation is here — so you might as well make a little money on it. A new ...

Discover how below par bonds work, as they trade for less than their face value. Learn why bonds might trade at a discount due to market and economic conditions.