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title: "Inflation spike drives surge in demand for I-bonds and TIPS"
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description: "Driven by a 3.8% inflation rate outpacing wage growth, demand for I-bonds and TIPS is surging as investors seek to preserve purchasing power. I-bonds currently offer a 4.26% rate, while TIPS ladders provide decade-high real yields of approximately 2.2%. Financial advisors are reallocating funds from low-yield cash to these government-backed assets to mitigate inflation risks."
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# Inflation spike drives surge in demand for I-bonds and TIPS

Why the rush?: A 3.8% annual inflation rate, outpacing wage growth, is eroding purchasing power and prompting a move into inflation-protected investments. What’s attractive now?: I-bonds offer a 4.26% rate until November, and TIPS ladders provide decade-high real yields of about 2.2%, both backed by the U.S. government. Who’s making changes?: Advisors are cutting discretionary spending and reallocating from low-yield cash to assets designed to preserve value during inflationary periods.

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