Bonds

“It’s also worth noting that money placed in banks or financial institutions is often invested in wholesale government bonds and other stocks on behalf of the investors, indicating that RSA Retail Savings Bonds are the safest.” Are retail savings bonds a safe investment? In the previous post, I mentioned money market accounts, which are either […]

Santee Cooper is the state-owned electric and water utility in South Carolina, as well as the state’s major power supplier and one of the largest public power companies in the country. Santee Cooper serves over 190,000 residential customers in Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry counties. We provide power to 27 large industrial complexes, as well as

Santee Cooper is the state-owned electric and water utility in South Carolina, as well as the state’s major power supplier and one of the largest public power companies in the country. Santee Cooper serves over 190,000 residential customers in Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry counties. We provide power to 27 large industrial complexes, as well as

Savings bonds make good financial gifts since they can grow steadily over time thanks to the interest they produce. Treasury securities include Treasury bills, notes, bonds, Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS), and savings bonds, among other debt instruments. Because most Treasury securities can be bought and sold in secondary markets after they are purchased from the

Savings bonds are a fantastic way to diversify your retirement portfolio. However, due of government assurances, interest rates are often low. Over time, other assets, such as equities, outperform savings bonds. Is it wise to invest in I bonds in 2020? Banks issue certificates of deposit, or CDs, which often pay a greater interest rate

Savings bonds, issued by the United States government, are a safe and secure investment that come in denominations ranging from $25 to $10,000. Bonds issued after April 2005 have a fixed interest rate, while those issued prior to that have a variable interest rate (1997-2005). Savings bonds can be purchased by anybody 18 or older

You can also write to us and request a replacement Bond record if you aren’t registered for our online or phone services. Is it possible to track Premium Bonds? *If you know your Premium Bond number, go to the NS&I website’s prize checker area or download the prize checker app from the App Store or

MIAMI, Florida — On Tuesday, a federal judge approved Puerto Rico’s exit from bankruptcy under the largest public-sector debt restructuring plan in US history, nearly five years after the financially beleaguered territory claimed it couldn’t pay its creditors. Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a series of earthquakes, and the coronavirus epidemic have only exacerbated Puerto Rico’s

When a Premium Bond holder passes away, the estate executor has the option of cashing the investment or keeping it in place. If the Premium Bonds are not cashed within the first 12 months, they are entered into the prize draw as usual. A nominated individual or the executor of the estate can claim any

Federal, state, and local taxes are not levied on bonds issued by the government of Puerto Rico and its subdivisions (so called “triple tax exemption”). Unlike other triple tax-exempt bonds, however, Puerto Rican bonds maintain their exemption independent of the bond holder’s location. This has made Puerto Rican bonds very appealing to municipal investors, who