Ever wonder why U.S. Savings Bonds stay so popular
in America's ever changing financial landscape? The answer's easy...Series
EE and Series I savings bonds are a great way to save! And, the
payroll savings plan is one of the easiest ways to invest today so
you can enjoy tomorrow!
Why Bonds...
Never worry about the safety of your investment. The
principal and interest are paid to you when you cash in your bond.
Purchase your bonds through payroll deduction for
a totally painless way of saving.
Interest of EE bonds is tax exempt.
Bond interest rates change every six months,
tracking Treasury market yields.
Cash in your bonds anytime after twelve months (interest
penalties may apply).
The University of Texas-Pan American makes it easier
than ever to save using U.S. Savings Bonds. As little as $25.00
per pay period begins a totally painless savings plan to help finance
your future.
To Begin Saving...
Read the brochure or visit the Office
of Human Resources.
Fill out an "Authorization for Purchase and Request
for Change" form (available from the Office of Human Resources).
Sign the card on the back.
Return the completed card to the Office of Human
Resources
That's it. Once your allotment takes effect,
you will begin receiving your savings bond certificates a few days
after each
payday.
Questions?...
Call 292-7465. Or
for general questions on savings bonds, you may click on any of the
links below, including a link to the Bureau of Public Debt,
overseer of the Savings Bond program. Visitors will have access
to the Savings Bond Wizard, a downloadable program that will maintain
an inventory of your bonds and tell you what they're worth. There
is also a link to a savings bond calculator to
assist in determining the value of your savings bonds.
Don't delay. Act now by filling out an
authorization
form and begin saving for your future today.
