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To: Ken Brown who wrote (392)	7/20/2000 11:55:20 AM
From: horsegirl48	Respond to of 10065

Thanks, What I'm trying to figure out is where to put some cash or just hold at this time. I really know nothing about bonds and don't want to be a fool buying the wrong thing. I have thought of bond funds but then again not sure which one to buy. I have a broker Merrill puk Lynch.I stay with them because they r only charging 1% with unlimited trades, works out to about 20.00 a trade. Being I dont trust her I am trying to figure this out on my own, like I do all my stocks. HG48

To: Ken Brown who wrote (392)	7/26/2000 12:56:03 AM
From: Sonki	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 10065

Hi Ken, I have not been able to buy these (I bonds) at banks or brokearges. I call the 800 # which was on the web site but that only gives quotes. Can yu tell me how where could one buy these? I suppose I could put in on credit card by prepaying my credicard in advance. Also, if one holds these for long term say 5-30years would that be long term cap gains or ordinary income? i.e. 20% or 40% ? Could these be stepped up ? Never bot bonds in my life. Is it too late now for I-B?