How To Buy | I Bonds

: If you cash out before 5 years , you forfeit the last three months of interest earned.

: Bonds earn interest for up to 30 years unless cashed earlier. 5. Interest Rates & Taxation how to buy i bonds

: You must have a Social Security number and be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. resident, or a civilian employee of the U.S. government. : If you cash out before 5 years

: You must establish a personalized account on the TreasuryDirect registration page. a U.S. resident