Bonds

The government has stopped selling Ontario Savings Bonds. Despite this, future sales will continue. All outstanding bonds are still secure and insured, and the Province will honor them until they are redeemed or matured. Is it still possible to purchase Canadian savings bonds? The Government of Canada declared in its most recent federal budget, presented […]

Although the current 2.2 percent interest rate on Series I savings bonds is appealing, purchasing the bonds has grown more difficult. Paper Series I and EE savings bonds—those handy envelope stuffer gifts—can no longer be purchased in banks or credit unions; instead, you must purchase electronic bonds through TreasuryDirect, the Treasury Department’s Web-based system. Our

Although the current 2.2 percent interest rate on Series I savings bonds is appealing, purchasing the bonds has grown more difficult. Paper Series I and EE savings bonds—those handy envelope stuffer gifts—can no longer be purchased in banks or credit unions; instead, you must purchase electronic bonds through TreasuryDirect, the Treasury Department’s Web-based system. Our

Although the current 2.2 percent interest rate on Series I savings bonds is appealing, purchasing the bonds has grown more difficult. Paper Series I and EE savings bonds—those handy envelope stuffer gifts—can no longer be purchased in banks or credit unions; instead, you must purchase electronic bonds through TreasuryDirect, the Treasury Department’s Web-based system. Our

Premium Bonds can be purchased by anyone who is 16 years old or older. On behalf of their kid or grandchild under the age of 16, parents, legal guardians, and (great) grandparents can invest. No interest is paid on Premium Bonds. Instead, your Bonds will be entered into a monthly prize draw to win tax-free

NS&I Premium Bonds are no longer available at Post Office branches or on our website as of August 1, 2015. NS&I took this choice as part of a long-term goal to encourage clients to use its direct channels. We continue to offer a wide selection of savings products at the Post Office to fit our

It is possible to sell a bond short, just as it is possible to sell a stock short. Because you’re selling a bond that you don’t own, you’ll have to borrow money to do it. This necessitates a margin account as well as some funds to serve as security for the sales revenues. Borrowing comes

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

Bearer bonds have become ingrained in popular culture throughout time. Who can forget the moment in Die Hard (1988) in which robbers steal $640 million in bearer bonds? As a result, most people’s first thought when it comes to bearer bonds is if they may still be purchased right now. Bearer bonds, on the other

Although the current 2.2 percent interest rate on Series I savings bonds is appealing, purchasing the bonds has grown more difficult. Paper Series I and EE savings bonds—those handy envelope stuffer gifts—can no longer be purchased in banks or credit unions; instead, you must purchase electronic bonds through TreasuryDirect, the Treasury Department’s Web-based system. Our