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  • Since they're backed by the full faith and credit of the US government, they're one of the safest investments. They're free of state and local income taxes, which increases their effective yield. They're federal tax-deferred (taxes are paid when the bonds are sold), allowing you to claim the income at a time when you are in a lower tax bracket. They appeal to investors also so yes they do mature.

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