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.
A Series EE savings bond continues to earn interest for up to 30 years if it is not redeemed. Even after a bond reaches its face amount at the 20 year point, interest is still credited to the value. Savings bonds older than 30 years should be redeemed as they are no longer earning interest.