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 ...

Banks have tightened restrictions amid fraud concerns, and Treasury downsizing may delay redemptions.

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 ...

While savings bonds can technically be cashed in after as little as 12 months, you could face penalties if you redeem them ...

Q: How can I redeem a lost savings bond that I don’t have the number for? It is over 50 years old. I do have my late husband’s Social Security number. B.H. Answer: If your paper bond is lost, stolen, ...

I-bonds offer interest based on a fixed rate plus inflation, compounding semiannually for up to 30 years. The minimum I-bond holding is one year, while early redemption within five years forfeits ...