Through payroll deduction you can purchase U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE. Deductions for bonds can be started or stopped two weeks before any pay period. If you stop deductions and there is not enough money on account to purchase a bond, that money will be refunded in your next paycheck.
The U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE with the issue date of February 2003 or later must be held for at least 12 months before they can be cashed. Savings bonds issued before February 2003 can be redeemed after 6 months.
Contact the HR Employee Service Center at 480.965.2701 regarding any bond deductions or changes. For additional information visit the U.S. Savings Bond web site.