Alternative InvestmentsAsk Kip: Answers to Frequently Asked I Bond QuestionsSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintAnswers to frequently asked I bond questions. Drozd Irina/ShutterstockTribune News Service9/15/2022|Updated: 9/15/2022By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceQ: I see that U.S. Series I Savings Bonds are currently paying a rate of paying 9.62 percent. How is the interest rate determined?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.