US Savings Bonds

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Question: what is better to buy EE or I US Savings Bonds?

Answer: The two types are similar, but the I-bonds are indexed to the inflation rate. If you think inflation will rise, then I-bonds are probably a better choice of the two. Right now,
I- bonds pay a higher interest rate than EE.

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Question: How can I find out what my US Savings Bonds are worth? Where can I cash them?

Bonds were issued 04-2001 Series EE.

Answer: The Us Savings Bond Calculator is here: http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/sav/savcalc.htm

You can cash them at any bank.

Question: What does the denomination on an EE savings bond really mean?

I have an Us Savings Bond Series EE issued in April of 2008, more than ten years ago, and the denomination on the bond says $100… what does this really mean? if I were to cash it today it’d be worth $76 and I know it was purchased originally for half the denomination, $50… so what is the $100?… any layman explanation of how these work would be greatly appreciated

Answer: Its what the bond will cash for if you hold it to its complete maturity…

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