Do not include Series H and HH savings bonds. Series H and HH type bonds are purchased at face value, and cannot be redeemed until a fixed date. The government pays interest on these type of bonds directly to the holder on a semi-annual basis, until that redemption date, when the holder will cash in the bond for the original purchase price. These bonds are included in U.S. Government Securities. Enter the sum of the face value of all Series E and EE U.S. Savings bonds owned by the respondent.
Face value refers to the printed amount shown on the savings bond.
Round the amount to the nearest dollar. Do not include jointly held bonds already reported by another household member. Earnings from all amounts contributed to any IRA accumulate on a tax deferred basis. IRA accounts can only be in the person's name. Enter the number of years the person has contributed to an IRA account.