Bonds

Premium Bonds have no danger to your capital, thus the money you put in is completely safe; the only risk is the ‘interest’. And because Premium Bonds are managed by NS&I, which is backed by the Treasury rather than a bank, this capital is as safe as it gets. Premium Bonds allow you to lose […]

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

No, because NS&I is a Treasury-approved and regulated company rather than a bank, your money is completely safe. Even if you’re a bad luck client who never wins, the money you invest in Premium Bonds is protected. Although not always in terms of money’s true value. Your money is dwindling in terms of what it

Performance bonds are required on all proposals to safeguard the contractor’s promise. Payment Bonds may be worth considering if you’re seeking for a little more security in the event of nonpayment or delayed payment from your contractor. When is a performance bond necessary? A performance bond is a sort of contract construction bond that assures

Have a large sum of money to set aside (the more bonds you have, the bigger your chance of winning a prize) Interest on savings is taxed (and have already used up your annual cash ISA allowance) The concept of a prize draw appeals to me (you could win big, but you also may not

I bonds are a smart cash investment since they are guaranteed and provide inflation-adjusted interest that is tax-deferred. After a year, they are also liquid. You can purchase up to $15,000 in I bonds per calendar year, in both electronic and paper form. I bonds earn interest and can be cashed in during retirement to

The executor will need to fill out a claims form and submit a copy of the death certificate from the registrar. A photocopy will not be accepted by NS&I. The account holder’s will, or a photocopy confirmed by a solicitor, must also be supplied with the form. The 12-month holding period begins on the death

The state ensures that you are completely safe. The government will protect all of your savings. Is it true that Post Office bonds are tax-free? Annual interest option with interest paid into the account is used in this projection (compound interest). The forecast is offered for illustration purposes only and does not take into account

No, because NS&I is a Treasury-approved and regulated company rather than a bank, your money is completely safe. Even if you’re a bad luck client who never wins, the money you invest in Premium Bonds is protected. Although not always in terms of money’s true value. Your money is dwindling in terms of what it

Have a large sum of money to set aside (the more bonds you have, the bigger your chance of winning a prize) Interest on savings is taxed (and have already used up your annual cash ISA allowance) The concept of a prize draw appeals to me (you could win big, but you also may not