Learn about the TreasuryDirect platform, including its definition, security types available, benefits, and drawbacks.

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 ...

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 ...

On April 25, I suggested that anyone interested in purchasing inflation-indexed U.S. Savings Bonds wait until May 3, as the new bonds might well be more generous than the ones issued before then. That ...

Historically, one safe and secure way to conservatively grow your money over time has been U.S. bonds, as they’re backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. And some can be purchased ...