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*Andrea J.* · 12-07-2011, 07:56 AM

i got this notification from my credit union this morning.

Savings Bonds will be paperless as of December 31, 2011. The last day to purchase
paper savings bonds will be December 17, 2011. For more information or questions
regarding how to purchase electronic savings bonds, please visit
www.treasurydirect.gov or call (800) 553-2663.

ctfirewife-mjn109 · 12-07-2011, 08:56 AM

Thank you so much for posting that. I have purchased bonds for my friends two babies Christenings and we also received one for our son when he was born. Although I thought they were somewhat a thing of the past it's nice to know that they are still out there.

*Andrea J.* · 12-07-2011, 09:46 AM

You r welcome

I bet many of us have savings bond stories!

My husband and I had many that we received as kids or infants.......came to a sizable amount enough for our down payment on our first house in 1984.

ctfirewife-mjn109 · 12-07-2011, 10:41 AM

Wow! That's great!

*Andrea J.* · 12-07-2011, 12:09 PM

suffice it to say houses were a lot cheaper in 1984 hahahahaha
our first house was a 2000 sq ft garrison colonial...........price $126K
but the interest rate was about 12%.

ctfirewife-mjn109 · 12-07-2011, 01:24 PM

Well, I was only 5 in 1984 so...

Just kidding! Houses are so expensive now. Right along with everything else.

A savings bond is a great investment.

Snidely · 12-09-2011, 09:18 AM

I always purchased bonds through my employer via payroll deduction. Today, each month we have a $100 bond that reaches final maturity and no longer gains interest. That $100 bond purchased for $50 in 1981, is paying out $293.80. Very nice monthly spending money in retirement.

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ctfirewife-mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boca Prins, Mangel Halto & just about any spot with my little family. Posts: 171 Images: 18	Thank you so much for posting that. I have purchased bonds for my friends two babies Christenings and we also received one for our son when he was born. Although I thought they were somewhat a thing of the past it's nice to know that they are still out there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

12-07-2011, 09:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	You r welcome I bet many of us have savings bond stories! My husband and I had many that we received as kids or infants.......came to a sizable amount enough for our down payment on our first house in 1984. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

12-07-2011, 10:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
ctfirewife-mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boca Prins, Mangel Halto & just about any spot with my little family. Posts: 171 Images: 18	Wow! That's great! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

12-07-2011, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	suffice it to say houses were a lot cheaper in 1984 hahahahaha our first house was a 2000 sq ft garrison colonial...........price $126K but the interest rate was about 12%. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

12-07-2011, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
ctfirewife-mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boca Prins, Mangel Halto & just about any spot with my little family. Posts: 171 Images: 18	Well, I was only 5 in 1984 so... Just kidding! Houses are so expensive now. Right along with everything else. A savings bond is a great investment. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

12-09-2011, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snidely Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bunker Bar Posts: 223 Images: 13	I always purchased bonds through my employer via payroll deduction. Today, each month we have a $100 bond that reaches final maturity and no longer gains interest. That $100 bond purchased for $50 in 1981, is paying out $293.80. Very nice monthly spending money in retirement. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. and Arubalisa like this. __________________ Joe & Mimi LIFE IS GOOD