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How much is my savings bond worth?

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

2boyzmommy asked: I received a $25 savings bond 10 years ago. If I cashed it now how much is it worth?Frances Khuu

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Cashing in savings bonds/interest question?

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

under.blue asked: I’m cashing in a savings bond with a face value of $50, and was bought for $25 in 1992. According to a savings bonds calculator, the interest is about $13.00.
So I’d get $63.00, right? Or am I doing the math wrong?Latrina Potenza

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How does a savings bond work?

Monday, March 8th, 2010

casapahu asked: I won a $100 savings bond in July 2007 and now it’s May 2008. But, just recently i found an unopened envelope and inside was a patriot bond worth $100 from the contest. Do I hold on to it or take it to the bank or is it too late to do anything [...]

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College Savings Bonds?

Monday, March 8th, 2010

zachleez asked: When I was a baby or young child my aunts and uncles would get me Illinois College Savings Bonds I believe I have like 1,000 in savings. i am now 18, i asked my parents were they are they said they dont know and there should be a site online probably were you [...]

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How does a savings bond work?

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Carson asked: I got a $50 savings bond and I have no idea what the heck it is. I got it a couple of years ago and just found it in my wallet. Does this mean I get $50? I’m 13 and a little confused. Thanks for the help!Elliott Caffarel

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I’m 20 years old, and i need money bad. my parents won’t give me my savings bonds i have. what can i do?

Friday, March 5th, 2010

D-Unit asked: i need money bad
im out of school, and half of them are matured.
im out of school, and half of them are matured. i need money because the stupid ***** im with is preg. and want’s the kid. she is 18 and lives in the ghetto
im working a full time job and a [...]

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How to retrieve a lost savings bond?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Kathy S asked: My husband knows he had a savings bond from when he was young and has no idea where it is.Is there somewhere he can call or write to check and see if he can get a replacement?Isaac Knight

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Savings bonds? Will it ever be worth more than $50?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

firefenix05 asked: I got a $50 savings bond from some folks after I graduated high school. I looked up what it is worth today which isn’t a whole lot. About $27 and change…
I understand that one day it will mature and be worth $50…but does it continue to mature after that? Like if I left [...]

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Can a minor, 15 years old cash a savings bond without a parent present?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

jacquelinelise asked: I have a couple $50 series EE savings bonds in my name that I would like to redeem. I have my hospital birth record, and my Certificate of live birth as well as a picture ID from my school. The savings bonds are first in my name and then “OR” my dad’s name. [...]

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What is the penalty for cashing in a Savings Bond before it is 12 months old?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

enozo73 asked: Is it even possible to cash in a Series I Savings Bond before it is 12 months old?
If so will it even be at face value?
Thanks.Rigoberto Iwasko

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