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 ...

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 ...

If you have a savings bond socked away for a while, or someone opened one up in your name, chances are it’s time to cash it in. Old savings bonds might be ready to cash in, depending on which savings ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...