Discover the safest places to put your money, including federally insured accounts and U.S. Treasury securities for secure savings with minimal risk.
Learn how to buy Treasury bills through your bank and explore the benefits of using TreasuryDirect for government securities purchases.
Learn how to easily check your U.S. savings bonds’ value using TreasuryDirect and the Savings Bond Calculator.
Learn how buying a U.S. Treasury bill works, why they are low-risk, and how you earn interest from T-bills sold at a discount.
Learn how to cash in your bonds early, including procedures, penalties, and where to redeem U.S. Treasury bonds safely.
Learn how to redeem savings bonds easily, whether paper or electronic, including eligibility, where to redeem, and tax considerations.
Learn how to close your TreasuryDirect account by transferring securities and submitting a formal closure request. Follow official steps for smooth processing.
Learn about fees when purchasing U.S. Treasury bills directly from TreasuryDirect versus through banks or brokers.
Learn who operates TreasuryDirect, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's platform for purchasing and managing government securities.
Learn why you cannot sell securities directly on TreasuryDirect and how to sell them via a brokerage account instead.
Learn how to find out if you have uncashed savings bonds through the U.S. Treasury’s Treasury Hunt tool and local bank assistance.
Discover the safety features of TreasuryDirect accounts and learn how to protect your investments in U.S. Treasury securities.
Learn how to securely buy U.S. Treasury bonds directly from the government and invest wisely.
Learn how to invest in U.S. Treasury securities easily through TreasuryDirect or Treasury-managed funds.