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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (13579)	4/30/2022 10:43:37 PM
From: Kirk ©	1 Recommendation Recommended By Sun Tzu Respond to of 27028

More Info ==> More about iBonds and how rates are calculated at Current Series I Bond Rates

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (13579)	5/2/2022 12:24:18 PM
From: Kirk ©	2 Recommendations Recommended By George Statham Sun Tzu Respond to of 27028

Series I Bond News New I-Bonds Will Pay 9.62%! WITH THE 9.62% ANNUALIZED INFLATION RATE, SOME OLDER IBONDS WILL PAY AS MUCH AS 13.39% FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS AFTER COLLECTING 7.12% FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. For the next six months, the Highest rate paid is 13.39% & the Lowest Rate is 9.62% My top paying iBonds have a 3.0% base rate so they will earn 12.76% annualized for their next six month period after paying me 10.23% for the current period. Historical iBond Rates More Info ==> More about iBonds and how rates are calculated at Current Series I Bond Rates

To: Sun Tzu who wrote (13579)	5/3/2022 11:37:44 AM
From: Kirk ©	1 Recommendation Recommended By Sun Tzu Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27028

It is probably equivalent to getting high on unicorn farts to wonder.... would we have a war in Ukraine if the arms dealers were required to donate all profits to the victims of war? This note from Pfizer prompted the thought: CEO Dr. Albert Bourla said, “In response to the devastating war in Ukraine, and as a company that is dedicated to promoting human health, we have chosen to continue to supply the people of Russia with the medications they need, and are donating all profits from our Russian subsidiary to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.” s28.q4cdn.com My guess is we'd have inferior weapons unless there is proof Communist countries can produce better weapons but it is a nice thought...