Investment

Treasury bonds are often regarded as one of the safest investments in the world, if not the safest. Bond prices and yields are usually compared to those of US Treasury bonds. The easiest way to understand a bond’s pricing is to look at its yield as well. In 2020, are bonds a decent investment? Treasury […]

Assets exist in a range of shapes and sizes, with varying levels of liquidity. Liquidity varies even within asset classes – some real estate assets, for example, may be more liquid than others. It doesn’t get much more liquid than cash and cash equivalents. It can be used to buy almost anything and doesn’t need

Federal income from state, city, and local government bonds (municipal bonds, or munis) is normally tax-free. However, you must record this income when you file your taxes. In most cases, municipal bond income is tax-free in the state where the bond was issued. However, take in mind the following: Occasionally, a state that normally taxes

Bond prices decline when interest rates rise (and vice versa), with long-maturity bonds being the most susceptible to rate changes. This is due to the fact that longer-term bonds have a longer duration than shorter-term bonds, which are closer to maturity and have fewer remaining coupon payments. Long-term bonds are also more vulnerable to interest

Bond prices decline when interest rates rise (and vice versa), with long-maturity bonds being the most susceptible to rate changes. This is due to the fact that longer-term bonds have a longer duration than shorter-term bonds, which are closer to maturity and have fewer remaining coupon payments. Long-term bonds are also more vulnerable to interest

The federal government issues savings bonds, which are backed by the “full faith and credit” guarantee. Savings bonds, unlike Treasury bonds, can be acquired for as little as $25. Savings bond interest is taxed at the federal level, just like Treasury bonds, but not at the state or municipal level. Savings bonds are available from

Whether you have a paper or electronic savings bond will determine where you can cash it in. Paper bonds Your bank or credit union should be able to cash in your paper savings bonds. If you’re going to a financial institution where you’re not a member or customer, check to see if they’ll cash your

Savings bonds can be cashed in any bank for up to $1,000. Paper bonds Your bank or credit union should be able to cash in your paper savings bonds. If you’re going to a financial institution where you’re not a member or customer, check to see if they’ll cash your bond before you go. Confirm

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

The Treasury Department will redeem savings bonds by mail, sending you a government check for the bond’s face value. To cash a bond using this approach, you must first go to a bank — any bank — and have your identify validated by a bank official on the bond. You can take a large-value savings