Series EE bonds are sold at half the face value and earn an adjustable interest rate (recently 4.3%) that compounds semiannually.

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In fact, the difference in the end value of the never-rebalanced and the semiannually rebalanced portfolios was just 2.3% after almost two decades!

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Also, many observers, such as John Brennan, CEO of mutual-fund giant Vanguard, think earnings should be reported only semiannually so that business can be run for the long term.

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Every organization shall be governed by a responsible board of not less than five individuals, a majority of whom shall be independent, who shall meet at least semiannually to establish policy and review its accomplishments.

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