What should I do with a 5-year Treasury earning 3.125% I bought in 2003?

Thomas O asked: I bought a small bond latter with a 1-year, 3-year and 5 year note and the 5-year is the only outstanding bond left. Sell it or let it mature? I understand rates are higher but am I penalizing myself by selling before maturity?

who does the national debt is owed to?

bullet b asked: http://www.optimist123.com/optimist/2006/05/pie_chart_of_wh.html
check this site out. over 3.5 trillion debt is owned by the government. and another 2.6 trillion owned by the public so we own most of the debt of our country. i always had a question was this thing called federal national debt, is that what the people owe the government because [...]

How long does it take a us treasury savings bond to mature?

kathyw0728 asked: The saving bond is being purchased for a child. If it matures in say, 7 years, do you just cash it in and buy another one or does it continue to accrue interest until she needs it for school?

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