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Savings Bond Wizard - Release Notes

The table below shows the enhancements and fixes found in the most recent releases of the Savings Bond Wizard® program.

Version
(Date)
Enhancements and Fixes

4.15
(Week of
11/01/08)

Enhancement:

  • $10,000 Series I Bonds can be purchased through January 2008 (originally, it was through December 2007).

4.14
(Week of
01/01/08)

Enhancement:

  • Changed to reflect changes to the annual purchase limit.

4.13
(Week of
5/1/07)

Fix:

  • Fixed to allow Savings Bond Calculator files to be imported into Wizard.

4.12
(Week of
5/1/06)

Fix:

  • Fixed sort problem for rate and yield in Version 4.11.

4.11
Week of
11/02/05)

Fix:

  • Changed the values download address to point to our HTTP download site.

4.10
(Week of
8/01/04)

Enhancements:

  • Help files show changes in the HH Bond program.
  • Exchange function for HH Bonds doesn't allow exchange entries with exchange dates after 08/2004.
  • Entry function for HH Bonds doesn't allow HH Bond entries with issue dates after 08/2004.
  • Notes no longer show ME for bonds that mature after 08/2004.
  • Import function shows more detail when file imports from Comma Separated Values files (CSV) fail. Import also gives the option to continue or cancel import when a problem is encountered.

Fixes:

  • Import function removes dollar signs and commas from denominations imported from CSV files to improve chances for successful imports.
  • Fixed export to Savings Bond Calculator format for new Calculator address.

4.03
(Week of
1/27/03)

Enhancements:

  • Increased minimum holding period for Series EE and I Bonds issued February 2003 or after.
  • Help files show this change, and the note field indicates which bonds are subject to the new holding period.

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