The May 2014 I-Bond Rate

[karluk]

But I certainly respect your desire to scratch out a few more shekels whenever possible, as I am doing the same thing.

I personally consider that squeezing the maximum yield out of my fixed income investments to be on a par in importance with other prudent money management skills, such as minimizing mutual fund expenses. Scratching out an extra 0.5% or 1.0% in yield is a sure way to above average gains for the level of risk I'm willing to take. It's not glamorous or a way to quick riches, but it's a lot better, in my view, than taking a flyer on the latest hot stock tip in hopes of hitting a home run.