It means something different to each of us. For some, it means setting goals, such as a child's education, a down payment on a home or even a secure retirement, and saving for those goals. For others, it means taking action now to be prepared for anything that might happen today, tomorrow or 30 years from now.

No matter what "Secure Your Future Today" means to you, there's no better time than now to start saving, or to save more.

For more than 50 years, people all across America have secured their future through the regular purchase of U.S. Savings bonds.

U.S. Savings Bonds offer competitive, market-based rates, complete safety, federal income tax deferral, and freedom from state and local income taxes. In addition, the interest earned on bonds may be exempt from federal income taxes if the proceeds are used for eligible higher education costs. (Maximum income and other limitations apply; see the Buyers Guide available at credit unions.)

U.S. Savings Bonds are helping millions of Americans secure their dreams. Buy them at your credit union, and you can secure your dreams too.

For recorded rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND (1-800-487-2663). Or write: U.S. Savings Bonds Division, Department of the Treasury, Washington D.C. 20226.