I-Bonds & TIPS: Inflation-Proof Your Savings
The complete guide to inflation-protected government securities.
What you'll learn
Course curriculum
4 modules · 20 lessons
The case for inflation protection — what inflation really costs you and why most savings vehicles fail to keep up.
- How Inflation Erodes Purchasing Power10 min
- CPI, PCE, and Real vs Nominal Returns12 min
- Why HYSAs and CDs Fall Short8 min
- Inflation Protection Cheat Sheet5 min
- Module 1 Quiz5 min
Included resources
I-Bond Purchase Tracker (Excel)
Track your I-Bond purchases, rates, and redemption windows.
TIPS vs I-Bond Comparison Calculator
Side-by-side after-tax return comparison for any inflation scenario.
Breakeven Inflation Worksheet
Calculate the inflation rate at which TIPS beats nominal Treasuries.
I-Bond Rate History (2000–2026)
Historical composite rates for every I-Bond issuance period.
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Essential
- All 4 modules (20 lessons)
- I-Bond purchase tracker spreadsheet
- TIPS vs I-Bond comparison calculator
- Inflation breakeven worksheet
- Lifetime access
Complete
- Everything in Essential
- Advanced TIPS portfolio strategies
- Private members community
- Monthly live Q&A
- Priority email support
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