when you can’t pay back a loan, the bank can take your house, if america don’t pay back China, what’ll they do?

Amadeus C asked: I understand that it is in the best interest of both nations to keep the relationship going, and that the treasury bonds which China buys are paid when they mature…
but what I can’t figure out is that does China have any collateral over the US, in case that tensions escalate and we [...]

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?

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?