Series EE bonds issued today will mature in 20 years, and they are guaranteed to double in value over that time. You can let the bond continue to accumulate interest for an additional 10 years ...

Both types of savings bonds — Series EE and Series I — are "zero coupon," which means they pay interest only when they're redeemed. Savings bonds tend to offer lower returns than stocks and ...

U.S. savings bonds are low-risk, low-yield assets backed by the U.S. government. Savings bonds accrue interest for 30 years or until they are redeemed. Redemption is available after 12 months.