Savings Bonds have been sold by the US Treasury for more than 50 years and are an American institution. CTCU offers both EE Bonds and I Bonds. EE Bonds are purchased at 50% of face value, while I Bonds are purchased at full face value.

Bonds can purchased online directly from the U.S. Treasury at TreasuryDirect, or by visiting a CTCU branch office.

Benefits

• Series EE and Series I available.
• Interest earned for 30 years.
• Earn money in a safe investment.
• Convenient options to fit your investment needs.
• Makes a great gift for children to help them save for the future.
• Bonds can be redeemed after 12 months from issue date, however if redeemed within the first 5 years of issue there is a penalty equal to the 3 most recent months of interest.

Registration Options

Single Ownership: Only the registered owner may cash. On the death of the owner bond becomes part of the owner’s estate.

Co-ownership: Either co-owner may cash the bond without knowledge or approval of the other. OR Upon the death of one co-owner, the surviving owner becomes the sole owner of the bond.

Beneficiary: Only the owner may cash the bond during his or her lifetime. The beneficiary automatically becomes the sole owner of the bond when the original owner dies. In order to redeem the bond the beneficiary must present a certified copy of the registered owner’s death certificate.

Effective through: April 30, 2007 As posted by the Bureau of the Public Debt. EE Bonds 3.60% I Bonds 4.52%

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• Savings Bond Calculator - Calculate the worth of your savings bond, building and saving an inventory, tax reporting issues and how to get started. (US Treasury)

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