WOODBRIDGE – Israel Bonds has announced the opening of a satellite bonds office at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven in Woodbridge, in response to on-going requests to have a Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds presence again in the Greater New Haven area. Barbara Starr, the registered representative for Israel Bonds in CT, will be available for personal, confidential meetings the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, from 9 a.m. – noon.

“Individuals and institutions in the Greater New Haven area have long-been investors in Israel Bonds,” says Starr. “They have understood that Israel Bonds are unique securities that serve the dual purpose of enhancing portfolios while strengthening Israel’s economy.”

Given the continued instability of financial markets, notes Carl Feen, chair for Greater New Haven, Israel Bonds can help investors meet important investment goals, including preservation of capital-a key aspect of providing stability for retirement plans. Moreover, he says, Israel bonds, with their multiple maturity options, are a smart choice for laddered portfolios.

Starr advises current investors to check if they have Israel bonds that have either matured already or will soon come due. Reinvesting matured bonds, she notes, is an easy way to ensure a benefit from strong rates on Israel bonds.

To encourage online sales, Israel Bonds now offers an Emitzvah bond which, starting at $36, can only be purchased online.

For more information, call Barbara Starr at (860) 656-2110 or email barbara.starr@israelbonds.com.