What to Buy or Skip: I Bonds, Apple, Amazon, or Meta

In today’s episode, Katherine Lynch, a Morningstar Inc’s data journalist, talks about the new I Bonds’ interest rate, how the investments work, and how to use them as an emergency fund.Investing Insights is bringing you a mix of market news, insights from analysts, and personal finance tips.Timestamps0:06 Introduction 00:39 Meta’s Disappointing in Q3 Earnings01:50 0Amazon Delivered a Sting02:58 Apple is Eating Up Earnings04:23 How do I-bonds work? 04:41 What should investors expect over the next six months? 05:07 I-bonds come with some limitations. What are those? 05:25 How can someone use I-bonds as an emergency fund? 05:48 How can I-bonds help save parents some money?05:59 Where can investors buy I-bonds?06:11 What Belongs on Your Preretirement Radar? Read about topics from this episode.  Slashing Meta’s Stock Fair Value Estimate to $260 From $346 https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1120902 Apple Reports Strong Earnings, but Stock Still Overvalued https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1121415 Cutting Amazon Stock’s Fair Value Estimate to $150 From $192 on Disappointing Q3 Earnings https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1121414 How to Hedge Against Inflation Using I Bonds https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1093977 A Down-Market Survival Guide for Retirees https://www.morningstar.com/articles/943447 Get a Tax-Smart Plan for In-Retirement Withdrawals https://www.morningstar.com/articles/844815 Read what our team is writing:Katherine Lynch https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2337/katherine-lynchChristine Benz https://www.morningstar.com/authors/30/christine-benzIvanna Hampton https://www.morningstar.com/authors/2399/ivanna-hamptonFollow us on social media.Ivanna Hampton on Twitter: @IvannaHamptonChristine Benz on Twitter: @Christine_BenzSarah Newcomb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcnewcombFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.