05.14.25 Saving Strategy: Series I Savings Bonds / The U.S.-China Tariff Reprieve

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

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🗓️ 14 May 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Today, learn more about I-Bonds. Are they still worth buying? Clark explains how I-Bonds work and why they can be a solid part of your saving strategy. Also, the tariff news keeps coming, with a temporary reprieve on goods from China now in effect. Clark discusses what this will mean for consumers and merchants moving forward. Series I Savings Bonds: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The Tariff Reprieve: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 6 Things To Know About Series I Savings Bonds Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose Levels: FDA Safety Communication Dexcom G7 CGM and Stelo Glucose Biosensor Subaru Ascent SUVs Recalled. Automaker Advises Owners to Park Outside and Away From Structures. The Center For Auto Safety How Much Money Do I Need in My Emergency Fund? HSA Store - Learning Center What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:07.7	It's great to have you here on the Clark Howard Show.
1:12.4	You know, our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you to make better financial decisions in your life. Today I'm going to talk about I bonds. Are they still
1:21.1	worth buying? How do they work? What exactly is an I bond is a way for you to earn more than inflation on your savings?
1:31.6	And also, the tariff news never stops changing.
1:36.6	We got a temporary reprieve on goods coming from China,
1:41.6	and I'm going to explain how this is going to work, what it's going to mean for
1:46.2	this upcoming Christmas. And I'll also get to your questions. And remember, when you want to
1:53.2	ask me a question, go to clark.com slash ask. So, series I savings bonds. There's something there was a frenzy about, I guess it was
2:05.5	four years ago, when inflation got completely out of control in the back half of COVID, and
2:15.7	series I savings bonds were so popular that it crashed the U.S. Treasury
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