How Do I Buy Series EE Savings Bonds?

If you've already read the new beginner's guide to investing in Series EE savings bonds that I published a few days ago, you may be wondering how, exactly, you actually go about investing in Series EE savings bonds.  The next installment in the series for new investors answers that question.  In How Do I Buy Series EE Savings Bonds?, I explain four ways you can begin investing today in these traditional, low-cost fixed income bonds.

You may also be interested in these other Series EE savings bonds resources for new investors:

1.) How Are Series EE Savings Bonds Interest Rates Determined?
If you've ever invested in savings bonds, or are considering making your first investment, you may wonder how the Government determines the interest rate you will be paid on your bonds.  The process isn't that complicated but you should know how it's done in order to determine if you are receiving a fair rate of return.

2.) Series EE Savings Bonds Photo Gallery
Have you ever wanted to know what each of the Series EE savings bonds look like?  This step by step photo gallery provides a high resolution of each bond denomination as well as a brief history of the historical figure that is honored.

3.) Tax Advantages of Investing in Series EE Savings Bonds
Did you know that you can pay for your education expenses and avoid paying income taxes on your interest income if you structure your Series EE bond transactions correctly?  Learn more about the tax advantages offered by savings bonds in this feature.

4.) What are Patriot Bonds and How Are They Different from Series EE Savings Bonds?
Patriot Bonds were issued by the United States following the attack on September 11th, 2001.  What is the difference between a Patriot Bond and a regular Series EE savings bond?  If you've ever wanted to know, take a moment to find out the answer.