Posts Tagged ‘Savings Bonds’

Tax Tips: Split Refunds – Savings Bonds – January 2010 (ASL, Captions & Voice Over)

Did you know that you can split your federal tax refund between multiple bank accounts? And for the first time, you can buy US savings bonds.

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Tax Tip: Split Refunds-Savings Bonds January 2010

Did you know that you can split your federal tax refund between multiple bank accounts? And for the first time, you can buy US savings bonds.

Why would anyone buy US savings bonds at face value?

I just found out today that people can buy savings bonds from the US Treasury at face value. My question is: WHY would anyone want to do that when they can reap interest off from other types of treasury securities?
I have a BBA in finance. I literally had someone just tell me they were given a bond as a gift when they were younger that was bought at face value.

Is there a table that shows the current value of US savings bonds?

I have US savings bonds from 1983 and newer. I want to find out if they are still accruing interest and their current value.

How long before a series EE US Treasury savings bond matures? Does it earn interest after maturity?

My children get savings bonds every year for birthdays, holidays, etc… How do you know when they have matured to face value? Do they earn interest after they mature, and if so at what rate. Thank you.