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?

Electronic Bonds vs. Paper Bonds?

caramelakilah asked:
They say that soon the treasury will stop the sale of discounted bonds at banks and financial institutions. Is it more profitable to buy bonds from the ban which are priced 50% off ($25 for $50 bond) or through treasury direct with is face value ($25 for $25 bond). Will the treasury [...]

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