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The US Treasury is holding approximately $29.7 billion in matured US Savings bonds- How to see if you have any
By Mark Richardson at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds.
Key takeaway Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For residents of Piney Point Village , the news that the US Treasury is holding billions of dollars in matured US Savings bonds raises a practical question: could some of that money belong to neighbors or local families. Given the large number of bonds involved, it's likely that some of them were purchased by people living in the Houston area, including Piney Point Village. The fact that these bonds have stopped earning interest means that their owners are not only missing out on potential returns, but also leaving their money dormant in a federal account. By checking the Treasury's database, local residents can determine if they have any unclaimed bonds and take steps to reclaim their money, potentially putting it to better use in their own communities or households. This could be a welcome windfall for some families in Piney Point Village.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
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What is this story about? The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds.
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