Government Bond?

Question

I'm currently doing an assignment on a $5,000 investment. I chose to invest in a bond but the problem is that my teacher wanted an interest rate on the bond and how much the value would be in 10 years. I've search and couldn't find any interest rates on a government bond. It would be of great help if some one can tell me where to get the information on the internet. Thanks in advance. If you know a web site please list it.

Answer 1

If you want information on federal government bonds, there is a lot of information at the US Treasury Direct site, where you can buy the bonds directly:

http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/rese...

As for the current interest rates, right here on Finance-Yahoo:

http://finance.yahoo.com/bonds

The 10-year was yielding 4.13% today.

Answer 2

You can find the rates on US treasuries here

Answer 3

US Treasury Education

http://www.ustreas.gov/education/

Rates on all current US Treasuries

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-...

Historical Rates by Year

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/domestic-...

Buy Treasuries from the USG direct

http://www.treasurydirect.gov/

Make sure my name goes on the paper too :)