How long before a savings bond reaches full value?

[DiSoRdeR]

How many years does it take for a savings bond to reach full value? Would like to know if I should cash some in or wait a few more years.

[SeeK]

30 years for EE.

http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/sav/savinvst.htm

Interest Earning Life

Series EE bonds earn interest for 30 years. This long life lets investors use savings bonds for truly long-term goals like education and retirement.

[vf-xx]

it really depends on the type of bond. There are a variety of them. Need to know what type.

[DiSoRdeR]

There all Series EE, I think thats the type not sure.

[_tMAN]

yeah there are literly hundreds of kinds of bonds

[1stdeadeye]

They earn interest for thirty years, but reach face value sooner based on the interest rate earned when issued.

Use this calculator to find your bonds worth.

[DiSoRdeR]

Thanks for the calculator