U.S. Savings Bonds are among the best savings instruments on the market.

Here's why:

With Savings Bonds you earn interest comparable to--and in some cases better than--most forms of saving.

Savings Bonds keep your money completely safe because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States.

You can buy Savings Bonds easily and automatically.

Savings Bonds are affordable because they come in a variety of denominations.

Savings Bonds allow you full access to your money after an initial six-month holding period.