FACE VALUE: EE savings bonds sell for half their face value, but otherwise the dollar figure on the bond doesn't tell you much. What you get when you redeem a bond will depend on how long you owned it ...

Savings bonds have long been a reliable gift, often given to children by grandparents or parents to teach the values of patience and practicality. As of July, there are $68 billion worth of savings ...

Traditional U.S. savings bonds have fallen out of favor in recent years as investors have put their money into the stock market.The market decline may or may not bring the bonds back into favor, but ...

How, you might wonder, are we able to earn a 5.45 percent yield on a U.S. government-backed investment in the current low-rate environment? It required no amazing skills — other than checking on the ...

You can check the value of your savings bond through the TreasuryDirect website. Even if you have paper savings bonds, you can check your value online, as long as you have the issue date, bond series ...

Series I bonds and EE bonds are popular U.S. savings bonds that offer a safe way to save. Choosing between the two can be difficult. The best place to start is to understand the terms of each bond and ...

A savings bond is a loan to the government for up to 30 years. It's safe but earns less than other investments. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

You don’t have to wait for your savings bond to mature to cash it in. Here’s how to find out how much yours is worth today. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...