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You buy directly from the government at auction without a middleman.

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: They are backed by the "full faith and credit" of the U.S. government, making them one of the safest investments globally regarding default risk. How to Buy You buy directly from the government at auction

: Issued in increments of 2, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years. government, making them one of the safest investments

: Most major brokers like Fidelity , Charles Schwab, or E*TRADE allow you to buy new issues at auction or existing notes on the "secondary market".

: Treasury notes (T-notes) are government-issued debt securities that pay a fixed rate of interest every six months until maturity.

: You can start with as little as $100, and purchases must be made in $100 increments.