Earning passive income doesn't need to be difficult. You can start this week. Savings bonds are a classic, conservative investment often gifted by parents and grandparents to their progeny. But ...

A U.S. savings bond is a low-risk way to save money, which is issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government. Savings bonds pay interest only when they're redeemed by the owner, and they ...

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 ...

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 ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

We received a $100 bond as a wedding gift. I’ve never understood how to go about “redeeming” it. We basically stuck it in a safety deposit box and forgot about it. Next month, we’ll be celebrating our ...

NS&I has today revealed the rates on offer for new versions of its popular British Savings Bonds and Income Bonds.

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is ...

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 ...