U.S. savings bonds are zero-coupon bonds issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government, making them one of the safest investment options available. Series EE bonds currently earn 2.70 ...

The Treasury Department has stopped selling paper U.S. savings bonds at banks, ending a tradition stretching back to 1935. Processing Content The action was originally announced back in July and is ...

Series EE savings bonds stop earning interest after 30 years. You can cash in a Series EE bond after one year. The method for checking your bond’s value depends on if it is electronic or paper. When ...

EE bonds are guaranteed to double in value over 20 years. The interest your EE bonds earn is subject to federal income tax. The best time to cash your EE bonds depends on your financial needs. You ...

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Premium Bond holders can continue to get paper prize cheques until at least spring 2021, as NS&I has delayed phasing them out after some reported difficulties registering bank account details.