Two Cents: Bond, Savings Bond
Savings bonds are a type of bond, or debt security, issued by the U.S. government. Unlike typical bonds that pay interest regularly, a savings bond is a “zero coupon” bond, meaning that it pays interest only when it is redeemed by the owner. Part of the "Two Cents" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 39 seconds
- Topic: Business
- Subtopic: Consumer Education, Finance and Banking
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Two Cents
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