2022 I Bond Rates vs. Today's Best CD Rates - Dec. 19, 2023

I bonds purchased from May to October 2022 earn the following rates for each six-month period after issue (shown with blue bars). Now that the current I bond rate has fallen, you can earn more with the best CD rates (shown with orange bars for terms of different months and years).

Chart: Investopedia / Sabrina Karl Source: Investopedia daily rate research
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