Public Service Announcement Scripts 60 SECOND SPOT: Did you hear? Did you hear? U.S. Savings Bonds have gone electronic. Now, you can purchase them from the convenience of your own home through TreasuryDirect.gov – a safe and secure website operated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. No more extra trips to the bank. No more paper bonds to keep track of. Instead, you can open a free TreasuryDirect account and buy and manage your electronic savings bonds online anytime - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. U.S. Savings Bonds are an affordable and smart choice for many Americans. For as little as $25, you can buy a U.S. Savings Bond for yourself or a loved one. Savings bonds are safe investments. Whether your goal is to retire comfortably, pay for a college education, or protect yourself and your family from the unexpected – it’s always a good time to save for the future. Visit www.treasurydirect.gov to buy an electronic savings bond today. DecemberMedia_PSARadioScripts_v4_12.16.2011