Shaun's name origin is Hebrew, and the name Shaun means God is gracious. Shaun is an alternate spelling of John (Hebrew). Shaun is also a form of Sean (Irish, Hebrew).
Evaluation of higher interest rates. 1  Higher interest rates affect people in different ways. The effect of higher interest rates does not affect each consumer equally. 2  Time lags. The effect of rising interest rates can often take up to 18 months to have an effect. 3  It depends upon other variables in the economy.
EE BONDS ISSUED SINCE MAY 1995: Since interest rates can change every six months, it is virtually impossible to predict when your bond will reach itâs original maturity (face value). A brief guideline is if the bond was earning an average rate of 5% per year, it would take approximately 14 1/2 years to reach face value. A bond earning interest at a rate of 6%, compounded semi-annually would take no more than 12 years to reach face value. good news! effective may 1, 2004, bonds are guaranteed to be worth at least it's face value at 20 years.