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

Question

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?

Answer 1

go to the us treasury web site and read up on sav. bonds. it explains everything

Answer 2

It still continues to accure interest up to 30 years after the month that it is bought. So if you buy a bond by the December 31, 2006, it will accure interest until December 2036. Once it matures, it does not grow as fast. Also the saving bonds just keep up with general inflation and not with tution inflation.