<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by martino:
what is the smartest way to earn points and hold bonds the shortest period? any credit card arbs?</font>
Briefly, you must hold bonds at least 6 months. But - that goes from the issue date. If you buy on Jan 1 you must hold 6 months - to July 1. If you buy on Jan 27, and get an issue date of Jan - you can still redeem on July 1.