Money Inflation’s easing. Do Americans still need their I bond protection? Experts weigh in June 11, 2023June 12, 2023Medora Lee, USA TODAYComments Off on Inflation’s easing. Do Americans still need their I bond protection? Experts weigh in Americans snatched up I bonds amid 40-year inflation in 2022. Now that prices are cooling and rates are rising, I bonds are losing their luster.