Bonds

The data on all matured savings bonds with Social Security numbers in their inscription has been expanded from around 200,000 to over 4 million records. Visit the Public Debt website, www.treasurydirect.gov, to learn more about Treasury Hunt. What is the best way to look up a bond? The Bureau of the Fiscal Service manages the […]

Premium Bonds can be purchased through our safe online system. Please have your debit card information handy. You can buy Premium Bonds by bank transfer if you or the child you’re buying for already have some (including standing order). How can you make a payment into a Premium Bond? What is the procedure for purchasing

Last month, I gave a talk on the significance of basic financial planning skills to a group of high school students. I hoped to spark a discussion about saving for big expenses like a college degree or a car. However, the students were pleasantly enthusiastic about learning about EE savings bonds, which are gifts given

Paper savings bonds are no longer marketed by financial institutions as of January 1, 2012. Treasury’s goal of increasing the number of electronic transactions with citizens and businesses is being furthered by this measure. SeriesEE savings bonds are low-risk savings instruments that yield interest until 30 years have passed or you cash them in, whichever

Use the services of a municipal securities dealer, such as a broker-dealer or a bank department. A private client broker is a broker who primarily deals with individual investors at a full-service broker-dealer, though they may also be referred to as “financial consultant” or “financial adviser.” The investor must make an explicit order to buy

Premium Bonds can be purchased through our safe online system. Please have your debit card information handy. You can buy Premium Bonds by bank transfer if you or the child you’re buying for already have some (including standing order). What is the most convenient way to purchase Premium Bonds? What is the procedure for purchasing

TreasuryDirect – Use an online account to purchase electronic savings bonds from the US Treasury. It’s both practical and safe. At www.treasurydirect.gov, you can open an account for as little as $25. Is it still possible to purchase a savings bond at a bank? Although the current 2.2 percent interest rate on Series I savings

Paper savings bonds are no longer marketed by financial institutions as of January 1, 2012. Treasury’s goal of increasing the number of electronic transactions with citizens and businesses is being furthered by this measure. SeriesEE savings bonds are low-risk savings instruments that yield interest until 30 years have passed or you cash them in, whichever

Purchase a savings bond in the denomination of your choice ($25 to $10,000). Deliver the gift to the recipient’s TreasuryDirect account after the necessary five-business-day holding period has expired. You’ll need the recipient’s account number and legal name, as well as their Social Security number, to accomplish this. A parent or guardian can create a

Premium Bonds can be purchased through our safe online system. Please have your debit card information handy. You can buy Premium Bonds by bank transfer if you or the child you’re buying for already have some (including standing order). What is the best method for purchasing Premium Bonds? What is the procedure for purchasing Premium