Savings bonds are a reliable, government-backed investment that can be an important part of your financial plan. Now issued electronically rather than on paper, these bonds take up to 30 years to ...

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 ...

Americans cashed in more than $12-billion worth of savings bonds last year. Many may not realize that they may owe federal tax on their earnings. Are you one of them? Savings bonds are an attractive ...

Leamy answers viewers' questions regarding the hunt for unredeemed cash. June 27, 2011— -- I'm devoting this week's column to questions about getting your hands on unredeemed savings bonds. I did ...

Consider this an alternative to volatile markets or the meager interest rate of a traditional savings account The new rate for Series I bonds effective on May 1 may not shock you or tantalize you as ...

Series I Savings Bonds remain a hedge against inflation, but their appeal is waning as rates are expected to drop and other cash alternatives become more competitive. TIPS offer superior real yields ...

You can cash in savings bonds in person at a bank, through the mail or online via TreasuryDirect. If you’re wondering exactly how to cash in savings bonds, here’s a closer look at the steps for each ...