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To have money that is saved.
For an emergency fund or for a large purchase within the next five years a high yield savings account is the way to go
I mean if you ever owned a luxury car and took it for “routine maintenance” you’d have a clear example.
I have a savings account bc I’ve lost a job more than once and need to be able to get cash quickly. At a certain amount I move the money to the market though. (I.e. 6 mos savings = $25k, anything above that I invest).
Are you asking why a savings account instead of a checking account?
As opposed to?
D3 ??? What are you saying
Rising Star
Pay ridiculous fees to my bank so they can upkeep their fancy and shiny buildings
Liquidity, CD works too, but something you can get cash today if needed
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Emergency fund, short term goals under 5 years where you don’t have to worry about volatility.
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My emergency funds are in a savings account. While the interest rates are low, it allows me to only have $200 in my checking account and pay my bills. So if somehow my electric company gets hacked and the hackers get hold of my routing number and account number, $200 is all I will lose.
Should've clarified, sorry! Meant, a savings account instead of just putting it into a checking account since interest rates are so low
Before Covid it was 1.7 so in normal times is a pretty decent option for saving accounts
Agreed with this imo, might as well get a no penalty CD
I have it because my bank gave me $300 to open one.
You have to put your emergency fund somewhere. Even though rates are near zero, rates for savings accounts are still higher than those for checking accounts. CD ladders or another option, but a pain to administer especially for marginal benefits