What is a U.S. savings bond?

A government-backed savings investment.

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  1. A type of credit card
  2. A government-backed savings investment ✔
  3. A share of a private company

Why: A U.S. savings bond is a government-backed investment that pays interest over time.

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Bonds tie your savings to Uncle Sam.
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Answer: A government-backed savings investment. A U.S. savings bond is a government-backed investment that pays interest over time.

  1. Scouting America: Personal Management www.scouting.org/merit-badges/personal-management
    A U.S. savings bond
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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