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Tax Time: How to Find Your 1099 INT for Sold I Bonds
In this video, Bridget and John discuss the process of finding the 1099-INT for selling I bonds in 2023. They walk through the steps of...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Mar 24, 2024
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Selling I Bonds: Is It a Wise Financial Move?
In this engaging episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, hosts John and Bridget delve into the intricacies of selling I bonds,...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Dec 4, 2023
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Should You Consider Investing in I Bonds?
In this episode of Friends Talk Financial Planning, John and Bridget discuss the new rates for I bonds that changed on November 1. They...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 15, 2023
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Reasons to Sell I Bonds | Time to Ditch Your Latest BFF?
Reasons to Sell I Bonds: The new rate announced with Series I Bonds is 4.30%, which includes a .9% fixed rate. With the new interest...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
May 9, 2023
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Buying I Bonds Before Rates Drop? What's Best For You?
Buying Series I Bonds before the rates drops make sense for many people. The rate changes on May 1 for new purchases, but in 2023, you...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Apr 17, 2023
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Don't Buy I bonds | Thought You'd Never Hear Us Say It!
Don’t Buy I Bonds. Here's 4 reasons why Series I Bonds might NOT be right for you, or right for you now. There are drawbacks to I Bonds...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Jan 16, 2023
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I Bonds News | Fixed Rate Explained | Blooper included!
I Bonds News: I bonds are one of our favorite investments. But now, with the new rates as of November 1st being down over 3% compared to...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Nov 20, 2022
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Should I Buy I Bonds Now & How I Bonds are like Old Fashioned Cocktails!
Should I buy I bonds now? There's an incentive because interest on the series I bond changes November 1st. In this video we'll explain: *...

Bridget Sullivan Mermel CFP(R) CPA
Oct 30, 2022
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