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.
Most savings bonds stop earning interest (or reach maturity) in about 30 years. It is possible to redeem a savings bond once it reaches one year, but it's usually wise to wait at least five years or you will lose the last three months of interest when you cash it in.