Before initiating a purchase, distinguish between the financial vehicles offered by the U.S. government:
Investors can acquire U.S. Treasury bonds through two primary channels: Option A: Directly from the Government ( TreasuryDirect ) U.S. Treasury Securities: Bonds, Bills & More - Vanguard
Long-term debt maturing in 20 or 30 years. They pay a fixed interest rate every 6 months.