As an added bonus, the gains, assuming the bonds have been held for more than a year, will be taxed at a maximum rate of 23.8%.
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Another bonus to look into: If you use EE bonds to pay for education, you might be able to exclude some or all of the interest earned from your taxes.
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"With profits" policyholders receive bonus payments based on the performance of the shares and bonds they have invested in, and their rewards depend on the overall performance of the business.
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