: Use the "Gift Box" feature to buy bonds ($25 minimum) using the child's Social Security number .

You can purchase digital savings bonds directly from the U.S. government through TreasuryDirect.gov .

: Within your account, you can create a "Minor Linked Account" for a child under 18.

: These are standard corporate or municipal bonds issued in smaller denominations (often $25 instead of $1,000) to make them more accessible to small investors. How to Buy Savings Bonds

Buying bonds for a child is a popular way to provide a secure, long-term financial gift that can grow steadily over time. Most people choose because they are government-backed and allow for low minimum investments. Popular Types of Bonds for Children

: These are designed to protect against inflation. They earn a combined interest rate: a fixed rate plus a variable rate that is adjusted every six months based on inflation.

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29.2 - Summer/Fall 2017

Buying A Bond For A Child -

: Use the "Gift Box" feature to buy bonds ($25 minimum) using the child's Social Security number .

You can purchase digital savings bonds directly from the U.S. government through TreasuryDirect.gov . buying a bond for a child

: Within your account, you can create a "Minor Linked Account" for a child under 18. : Use the "Gift Box" feature to buy

: These are standard corporate or municipal bonds issued in smaller denominations (often $25 instead of $1,000) to make them more accessible to small investors. How to Buy Savings Bonds : Within your account, you can create a

: These are designed to protect against inflation. They earn a combined interest rate: a fixed rate plus a variable rate that is adjusted every six months based on inflation.

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