MadBabs@lemmy.worldtoPersonal Finance@lemmy.ml•Totally clueless with investing, $100k sitting in the bank earning 0.05%. How do I get started? Please advise.English
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2 months agoSome others have said, but it really matters how old you are and what your goals are. But as a general rule of thumb…
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money for bills and monthly expenses can stay in a low-interest checking (or savings) account. Keep only as much as you need for a month, maybe a bit as a cushion just in case
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money you’re planning on spending in the next 1-5 years in a high yield savings account (you’ll make higher interest) to use as “sinking funds” or an emergency fund (3-9 months worth of monthly expenses, give or take)
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invest the rest
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