how long do savings bonds earn
Series EE Savings Bonds issued May 1, 1995 through April 30, 1997, earn interest based on market yields for Treasury securities. Each May 1 and November 1, Treasury announces two Savings Bond rates. The Short-Term Rate is applied to bonds for the first five years they are held. The Long-Term Rate is applied to bonds from five years through 17 years. Bonds will continue to earn interest from 17 years through 30 years at the rates then in effect.