What Is a Series EE Bond? Series EE bonds are low-risk, non-marketable debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury, offering reliable returns and supporting government operations. Backed by the U.S.

Series EE bonds issued today will mature in 20 years, and they are guaranteed to double in value over that time. You can let the bond continue to accumulate interest for an additional 10 years after ...

CPAs WHO PROVIDE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES need to weigh the similarities and differences between U.S. Treasury series EE bonds and I bonds to help clients make savings bonds a part of their ...

A Series EE savings bond by any other name . . . is still a Series EE savings bond. But since many Americans have a heightened sense of patriotism these days, the Treasury Department has decided to ...

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 ...

Looking for a not-so-hot spot for your money? We found one. Buy a U.S. savings bond, Series EE, and you’re looking at a fixed rate of 0.1 percent for the next several years. “So if you invest $1,000 ...

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I Bonds purchased from May to October will pay a composite rate of 0.26%. EE Bonds held for 20 years will still double in value and pay an effective interest rate of 3.5%. I Bond investors will get ...