While ETFs generally carry more risk than a savings account (meaning your investment could go down in value), many ETFs are designed to be less risky than buying individual stocks.

Stable value funds protect retirement assets while offering low volatility and better yields than money markets.

Figuring out how much a savings bond is worth isn't too hard. Follow these steps to check savings bond values.

Patriot Bonds were first issued after the Sept. 11 attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. Find out how they work and how to cash in yours.

Generally, a savings bond is sold as a zero-coupon bond at a discount and will reach its full value at maturity. Therefore, savings bonds have to mature to reach their total face value.

War bonds offered a way for citizens to support military operations by lending the government money. Learn more about the history of war bonds during World War I and World War II.

Savings bonds are a low-risk way to earn interest on your money. The U.S. Treasury currently issues two types—Series I savings bonds and Series EE savings bonds.

How To Check the Value of Savings Bonds The U.S. government currently offers two series of savings bonds: I bonds and EE bonds. If you own these bonds, you likely purchased them through the ...

Considering cashing in your U.S. savings bonds? Discover your bond’s value first to guide your decision. Here’s how to check or calculate the value of savings bonds.