RetirementSeries I Bonds, SS Benefits and Other Reader QuestionsSavePrintDrozd Irina/ShutterstockTribune News Service11/10/2022|Updated: 11/10/2022By Elliot Raphaelson From Tribune Content AgencyQuestion: I am 65 years old. Does it make sense for me to purchase a 30-year Series I bond if it is likely I won’t be around when it matures?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesExplore ‘Titanic’: New South Florida Immersive Experience Puts You in a Lifeboat for Firsthand View of HistoryFeb 10, 2026This California Theme Park Inspired Disneyland, Bob Baker Marionettes—and Tickets Are $19Feb 10, 2026How Should I Invest a $50,000 Inheritance?Feb 10, 2026A Sentimental Journey to ScotlandFeb 10, 2026Related TopicsretirementbondsSeries I bond