There are 25 million U.S. savings bonds that haven't been cashed. Nov. 3, 2008 — -- As Americans watch their retirement accounts and investment portfolios atrophy, I thought I'd offer an antidote ...

Buying savings bonds is a process that begins with understanding what a savings bond is. It is a type of debt security issued by the U.S. Treasury to support government spending. Investors lend money ...

A savings bond is an investment instrument offered by the federal government through financial institutions. When you buy a savings bond, you loan money to the U.S. government in exchange for a return ...

Inflation savings bonds, called I Bonds, have two components: a fixed rate that remains with the 30-year life of the bond and a variable rate that adjusts each six months after you bought the I Bond.

Fixed rate bonds offer some of the highest returns on savings — provided you are willing and able to lock away a lump sum of cash for a fixed period of tim ...

Deferred interest bonds pay accrued interest in a lump sum at maturity. Explore their benefits, types, and examples to see if they fit your financial goals.