Savings bonds are a reliable, government-backed investment that can be an important part of your financial plan. Now issued electronically rather than on paper, these bonds take up to 30 years to ...

From taking out a loan to investing in stocks and bonds, most money moves can be done online nowadays. If you're like me and still have paper savings bonds, you can make your life easier and better ...

Cashing in savings bonds is a straightforward process that can be done at most financial institutions or, if you have electronic savings bonds, even online. This article will break down the basic ...

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You can check the value of your savings bond through the TreasuryDirect website. Even if you have paper savings bonds, you can check your value online, as long as you have the issue date, bond series ...

Hoping to cash in a paper savings bond that’s been lying around for a few decades? Set aside a lot of time for disappointment. Those government-backed slips, doled out by generations of well-meaning ...

Time is running short to buy paper savings bonds at a bank or other financial institution as a gift for your grandchild or the newborn down the street. Starting Jan. 1, you'll only be able to buy ...

Forgotten treasures might be hiding in your desk drawer or safety deposit box right now. Those old savings bonds you received as gifts or purchased years ago could be worth significantly more than ...

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 ...

Sure, we've heard of the feds seizing all sorts of shady items – glitzy Rolex watches, well-done counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbags, lookalike Gucci earrings. Who would imagine, though, that crooks ...

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 ...

You don’t have to wait for your savings bond to mature to cash it in. Here’s how to find out how much yours is worth today. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...