We want start a college investment fund for our grandson, who just turned 1. We want the best return on investment at age 18 with the least carrying costs and least hassle. Any advice of savings bonds vs 529 or ESA? Any decision making advice appreciated.

We bought EE bonds for our kids in 1994 and they were supposed to mature in 12 years (previously we had EE's which matured in 8 years, and we turned some in at full face value then, I think?)We kept the 1994's until now, well after 2006 and the bank says they mature to face value in 2024. I realize they earn interest for 30 years if you don't redeem them, but I thought the face value was met in 12 yrs? Can someone shed light on this please.

I have a number of EE bonds issued between 1994 and 1996 that are close to the face value of the bond. Interest rates on these bonds are now between 1.5% and 1.9%. By plan is to cash in these bonds and buy current I bonds that currently paying 3.36%. Can somebody provide me some insight regarding what I plan to do? Thanks. Ralph

Is there any way to recover bonds that have been thrown out or destroyed? I went through a very nasty divroce and my ex destroyed most of my filing cabinet. There were a lot of series EE bonds in there that my grandmother had given to my children. Is there any way of tracking them through SS #'s or are they just lost money?

i found saviing bounds can i cash them in