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What Would I Have To Do If I Wanted To Change The Name Of The Person Who Would Get My Savings Bond If I Die?

I received several savings bonds from my dad’s ex-wife’s father. He has held them for several years after their divorce and the bonds have my ex-stepmother’s name on them. I really would like to change that since I don’t want her to have them should anything happen to me… Can anyone help me out??

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What Amount Of Savings Bond Should I Buy For My Goddaughter's Baptism?

My older bro asked me to be his daughter’s godmother and said that a savings bond for her would be a great gift. What amount do you think is appropriate? We aren’t rich but I don’t want to come off as a cheapskate, especially since the other side of the family is a little (okay [...]

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What Amount Of Savings Bond Should I Buy For My Goddaughter's Baptism?

My older bro asked me to be his daughter’s godmother and said that a savings bond for her would be a great gift. What amount do you think is appropriate? We aren’t rich but I don’t want to come off as a cheapskate, especially since the other side of the family is a little (okay [...]

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How Long Does It Take A Us Treasury Savings Bond To Mature?

The saving bond is being purchased for a child. If it matures in say, 7 years, do you just cash it in and buy another one or does it continue to accrue interest until she needs it for school?

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How Do I Claim A Savings Bond Award?

I was awarded a $5000 savings bond as part of completing the requirements for receiving the bond. Where do I put this on my 1040?

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I Revieved A Savings/patriot Bond For My Newborn In The Mail And Have No Idea Who Sent It. How Do I Find Out?

My wife and I received a savings/patroit bond in the mail for our newborn daughter. The envelope came straight from the treasury department, and there was nothing in the envelope besides the savings bond. We have no idea who sent it. How do I find out who bought the savings bond so I can thank [...]

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Can I Redeem My Savings Bond At The Bank?

Can I just walk into the bank and redeem my savings bond or do I have to use their stupid website?

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What Does The Denomination On An Ee Savings Bond Really Mean?

I have an US Savings Bond series EE issued in April of 2008, more than ten years ago, and the denomination on the bond says $100… what does this really mean? if I were to cash it today it’d be worth $76 and I know it was purchased originally for half the denomination, $50… so [...]

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Can A Minor, 15 Years Old Cash A Savings Bond Without A Parent Present?

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. I also [...]

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Does Any One Know The Maturity Value Of A Savings Bond?

This savings bond is a $25.00 one purchased 30 years ago what is the value now?

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