Plus, the principal you receive when the security matures can't drop below the par amount at which it was originally issued. So, deflation can't hurt you. As always, Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Plus, because they're held electronically, not in paper, you don't risk losing or destroying them. You hold these securities electronically through TreasuryDirect or through your financial broker or dealer.
Payments are timely.
In TreasuryDirect , we deposit your interest and maturity payments directly to the financial institution you choose. No more lost or late checks. Your investment is marketable. You can sell your Inflation-Indexed securities on the secondary market. You get state and local tax breaks.