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.
Wait at least twenty years for the best investment. EE savings bonds double in value at the 20 year mark, meaning that if you want to get the best bang for your buck, wait until the bond has reached its 20 year maturity. Say you have a bond worth $100 and an interest rate of .20%.