When I Bonds Beat TIPS

Tax advantages and interest-rate protection can tip the scales.

Apr 28, 2015

Mentioned: iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP)

Note: This article has been corrected to reflect the way that inflation adjustments work for TIPS.

Question: I keep hearing about I Bonds as an inflation hedge, but I don't know much about them. How can I tell if they're right for me?

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