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2	Reasons for Discontinuing Savings Bonds effective 12/31/08 Low participation levels Regulations on purchase limits changed by the U.S. Treasury Easy alternate purchasing options
3	Options for Purchasing Savings Bonds Online from the U.S. Treasury (Treasury Direct) http://www.savingsbonds.gov/ Funding Options: . Direct Deposit from your local bank . Direct Deposit from your employer Paper from your local financial institution
4	Online from the U.S. Treasury
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8	We’ll be taking a Guided Tour If you decide on Treasury Direct, you would choose Apply Now
9	Guided Tour 1) Open an Account
10	Guided Tour 5 Things You Need To Open An Account
11	Guided Tour Online Application
12	Guided Tour Account Owner Information
13	Guided Tour Bank Information
14	Guided Tour Taxpayer Certification
15	Guided Tour Password
16	Guided Tour Security Questions
17	Guided Tour Account Established
18	Guided Tour Account Established
19	Guided Tour Account Established
20	Guided Tour 2) Buy Savings Bonds
21	Guided Tour Buy Savings Bonds
22	Guided Tour Buy Savings Bonds
23	Guided Tour Buy Savings Bonds
24	Guided Tour Buy Savings Bonds
25	Guided Tour 3) Manage Your Account
26	Guided Tour Manage Your Account
27	Direct Deposit from your Employer (Funding Option for Online Purchase) http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/help/TDHelp/popup/153MDFundingOptions.htm
28	Paper Bonds Through Your Local Financial Institution Financial Institutions will assist in completing Bond Purchase Forms Bonds purchased must be fully funded at time of purchase (check or cash) Financial Institutions will furnish stamped Certificate of Purchase and carbon copy of Bond Purchase Form Financial Institutions will process the bond purchase with the U.S. Treasury Savings Bonds will be mailed to the location specified on the Bond Purchase Form Time to purchase: 3 - 4 weeks
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