EX-99.906 CERT 3 c_georgeputnamcertnos001.htm EX-99.906 CERT c_georgeputnamcertnos001.htm

Section 906 Certifications

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended July 31, 2009 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended July 31, 2009 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.

Date: September 29, 2009

/s/ Charles E. Porter
______________________
Charles E. Porter
Principal Executive Officer


Section 906 Certifications

I, Steven D. Krichmar, the Principal Financial Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended July 31, 2009 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended July 31, 2009 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.

Date: September 29, 2009

/s/ Steven D. Krichmar
______________________
Steven D. Krichmar
Principal Financial Officer


Attachment A   
N-CSR   
July 31, 2009   
 
 
 
Putnam Premier Income Trust 
Putnam Research Fund 
Putnam Investors Fund 
Putnam Voyager Fund 
Putnam Vista Fund 
Putnam Tax Free High Yield Fund 
Putnam AMT-Free Insured Municipal Fund 
Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund 
The George Putnam Fund of Boston 
 
Putnam RetirementReady – Funds 
 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2050 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2045 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2040 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2035 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2030 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2025 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2020 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2015 
Putnam RetirementReady – 2010 
Putnam RetirementReady – Maturity Fund