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US Savings Bonds: Start saving today...for tomorrow


U.S. Savings Bonds can help you reach your goals with safety, market-based yields, and tax benefits.

Why choose U.S. Savings Bonds?

  • Bonds are EASY TO BUY! EE Bonds and I Bonds are available for purchase at Security First Bank. Ask about automatic deductions from your bank account through EasySaver. You'll pay no fee or commission!

 

  • Bonds are SAFE AND SECURE! Bonds can be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed, if it can be established that the bonds haven't been cashed or, if cashed, have been paid in error to the wrong person.

 

  • Bonds are a MARKET-BASED INVESTMENT! The Series EE savings bonds will earn market-based rates for 30 years.

 

  • Bonds are a LIQUID, LONG-TERM INVESTMENT! Your investment will grow for 30 years, but bonds can be cashed anytime after twelve months.

 

  • Bonds have TAX ADVANTAGES! Interest earned on U.S. Savings Bonds is exempt from State and local income tax. You can also defer paying Federal income tax on the interest until you cash your bond or until it stops earning interest in 30 years.

Bonds are easy to purchase!

It's easy to buy U.S. Savings Bonds at any Security First Bank location. The bonds begin earning interest from the first day of the month in which you buy the bond. If you're buying a bond as a last-minute gift, ask the teller for a free gift certificate!
 
If you wish, you can purchase bonds online through TreasuryDirect. It's a convenient new way to buy bonds anytime without leaving your home! Click here to learn more and to set up an account.