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Save for Your FutureSave for Your Future
It’s easy with …
It’s easy with …
Treasury SecuritiesTreasury SecuritiesNew Home
What’s good about What’s good about U. S. Savings Bonds? U. S. Savings Bonds?
They offer competitive interest rates They cannot lose value You can buy them for as little as $25 They grow in value each month Earnings are not subject to state or local income taxes You can choose Series EE Bonds or Series I Bonds
Introducing TreasuryDirectIntroducing TreasuryDirect
TreasuryDirect is a Web-based system that allows you to: Establish an account online Buy, manage, and redeem securities online Purchase electronic Series EE and I bonds online
No paper bonds or paperworkIt’s safe, simple, and secure!
How does TreasuryDirect How does TreasuryDirect change Payroll Savings?change Payroll Savings?
It’s a simple direct deposit program You don’t need to wait for paper bonds to arrive in the mail You can add and change bond registrations online You can view your holdings online or print a copy, which includes the current value of the bonds
What’s good about What’s good about TreasuryDirect?TreasuryDirect?
It’s flexible and convenient … available 24/7 You can set up automatic, repeating purchases There are no paper savings bonds to lose
And…And…
You can buy or redeem bonds in one day…with a few
mouse clicks. When you redeem the bonds, the funds are deposited in your checking or savings account You can make a partial redemption of your
bond
Go to Go to www.treasurydirect.govwww.treasurydirect.gov
Take a Guided Tour!
Begin SavingBegin Saving
Open a TreasuryDirect account online Provide your employer with a direct deposit
request that includes:
• your TreasuryDirect account number• the dollar amount to be deducted at specific intervals• the TreasuryDirect routing number (you’ll find this number
when you set up your TreasuryDirect account online)
Your employer sends the deposit to TreasuryDirect with your information based on your payroll schedule TreasuryDirect receives the deposit and issues a non-interest bearing Treasury security within your account You use that security as a source of funds to purchase savings bonds
Then…Then…
1. You open a TreasuryDirect account
2. You request a direct deposit deduction
3. Your employer initiates the direct deposit.
4. The direct deposit processes electronically
5. Your TreasuryDirect account receives the funds
6. You purchase electronic savings bonds
Just Picture It …
Looking for Details?Looking for Details?
TreasuryDirect has: Frequently Asked Questions User Guide Learn More Popular Help Topics Glossary
• Visit www.treasurydirect.gov for more information on both TreasuryDirect and paper savings bonds
• Take a guided tour of TreasuryDirect at www.treasurydirect.gov
• Read the employee brochure on electronic payroll savings for more information
• If you have additional questions, send them to [email protected]
Save for the future with TreasuryDirect
Save for the future with TreasuryDirect
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