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Article: 30-year Treasury bonds may come up short for individual investors.
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- August 7, 2005
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Byline: Avrum D. Lank
Aug. 7--An investment that provides a guaranteed rate of return, free of state income taxes, for three decades might appeal to some people, and that is exactly what Uncle Sam will offer early next year with the return of 30-year Treasury bonds. 30-Year Bonds How it Works
The Bureau of the Public Debt will sell 30-year Treasury bonds through its automated system when they become available next year. The system can be accessed on the Internet at treasurydirect.gov. Information also will be available by calling (800) 722-2678.
But financial planners say individuals should resist the temptation to load up on these securities, ...