JSTOR was initiated in 1995 at seven different library sites, and originally encompassed ten economics and history journals. JSTOR access improved based on feedback from its initial sites, and it became a fully searchable index accessible from any ordinary web browser.
BREAKING DOWN 'U.S. Savings Bonds' A U.S. savings bond is a common type of government bond, which is a bond issued by a governmental body to raise funds from the public to fund its capital projects and other operations necessary to manage the economy.
Mistake to Avoid: Holding US Savings Bonds After Interest Has Stopped Accruing. United States Savings Bonds have been one of the most popular ways for Americans to save for more than 75 years. As a result of purchases or gifts, more than 55 million people currently own approximately $180 billion in savings bonds. But some savings bonds have quit earning interest. Savings bonds earn interest for different lengths of time, depending on the series and when the bond was issued. It is important to check any savings bonds you have to make sure they are still earning interest.