Equity Capital Market

TIPS vs. I Bonds: How Inflation Protection and Taxes Differ

October 20, 2026 by Bruno M.

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Compare TIPS vs. I Bonds: how inflation adjustments, purchase limits, phantom tax rules, and secondary market liquidity affect your returns.

TreasuryDirect vs. Brokerage: How Buying Treasuries Differs

October 28, 2026October 3, 2026 by Bruno M.

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Compare TreasuryDirect and brokerage accounts for buying Treasuries. Learn how auction bidding, secondary liquidity, transfer rules, and SIPC limits differ.

Series EE Savings Bonds: How the 20-Year Guarantee and Taxes Work

September 27, 2026 by Bruno M.

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Learn how Series EE savings bonds work, including the 20-year doubling guarantee, fixed rates, early redemption penalties, and federal tax deferral rules.

Series I Bonds Explained: Composite Rate, Inflation Math, Tax

September 23, 2026 by Bruno M.

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Understand how Series I savings bonds work, including the composite rate formula, inflation adjustments, 12-month lockup, early penalties, and tax rules.