U.S. savings bonds are zero-coupon bonds issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government, making them one of the safest investment options available. Series EE bonds currently earn 2.70 ...

The Treasury Department has stopped selling paper U.S. savings bonds at banks, ending a tradition stretching back to 1935. Processing Content The action was originally announced back in July and is ...

Series EE savings bonds stop earning interest after 30 years. You can cash in a Series EE bond after one year. The method for checking your bond’s value depends on if it is electronic or paper. When ...

EE bonds are guaranteed to double in value over 20 years. The interest your EE bonds earn is subject to federal income tax. The best time to cash your EE bonds depends on your financial needs. You ...

Current macroeconomic conditions are leaving consumers scratching their heads as they look for appropriate ways to beat inflation. Holding cash doesn’t seem to be a safe option anymore, but there is ...