Consumers have a hard time telling a genuine egg from a fake one. This is good news for unscrupulous entrepreneurs, who are even conducting three-day courses in the production of artificial eggs for less than S$150. A reporter with Hong Kong-based Chinese magazine East Week enrolled in one such course.
Series I bonds are sold at face value and mature after 30 years. Redemption rules are the same with Series I bonds as Series EE bonds. Series I bonds earn interest at a rate of 1.94% through Oct. 31, 2014.
EE bonds earn interest for up to 30 years. To find out whether your bond is earning interest and what the bond is worth, see the Savings Bond Calculator. The Savings Bond Calculator also shows . when interest will next be added (under Next Accrual) when the bond stopped, or will stop, earning interest (under Final Maturity) Should I redeem bonds in a particular month?