U.S. Savings Bonds

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As of 2012, you are only able to buy electronic savings bonds in Series EE and I through TreasuryDirect, a free online bond-buying portal that has been available since 2002.

The only exception is that you will still be able to use your tax refund to purchase Series I paper savings bonds.

If you hold a paper savings bond, do NOT put them in the shredder. The bonds can still be redeemed at financial institutions. Lastly, Paper bonds that have yet to reach their maturity date and have been lost, stolen or destroyed, may also be converted to electronic form.

Click here to go to the U.S. Treasury Department for an excellent selection of Savings Bond tools.