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Old 10-30-2007, 11:42 PM
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My father is a saver. He is an old breed. He started buying bonds EVERY payday. He worked at the same plant for a few months shy of 45 years. He received a substantial retirement, but in addition he had 40+ years worth of bonds accumulated. We went through them serial # by serial# and logged everything when he retired. Some of his $25 and $50 bonds from the early 60's were worth more than their face value.
Total he had more than a substantial amount of $$$$.

He now cashes them in and uses the money for travel expenses. My parental units love to travel.

Go dad!
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