The Best Ways to Use a Savings Account

Like most things, savings accounts are good for some things, and bad for others.

Over a long period of time, investing in markets allows you to grow your money better than anything else.

Short-Term Goals

For people who have a short-term goal, looking at a savings account makes sense.

Emergency Fund

The best emergency fund is one that is readily available. You don’t want to have to need money and find that it’s not all there. 

It’s important to understand your options and make the best decision for you. Having an emergency in a no-risk account is a good idea.

Making regular contributions, or extra payments towards debt is a good idea most of the time.

Initial Test Something New Account

Using a savings account as an account to store money, without being able to spend it easily from your debit card, can be a good way to test something out, without fully committing.