One of the safest investments available is the Series EE savings bond, issued by the U.S. government. Though savings bonds have a low rate of return, there are few investments that guarantee to double ...

Savings bonds are a classic, conservative investment often gifted by parents and grandparents to their progeny. But savings bonds have more than sentimental value — they’re also worth real money. At ...

You don’t have to wait for your savings bond to mature to cash it in. Here’s how to find out how much yours is worth today. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...