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Fixed deposits are often one of the most interesting ways to deposit money into, say, a savings account. Because you are committing to depositing that money week or month after month, banks tend to offer you a few perks. Some will even like you so much that they will offer you a better interest rate on that money as well. But, why? Why is a fixed option better than you just making deposits on your own? First, let’s find out what they are and then we’ll talk about why the fixed is so much more interesting to banks and financial institutions that the standard deposit.
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So, you’ve been saving for months and you’ve finally got a little nest egg in your savings account. Now, we all know that leaving it in a traditional savings account won’t really earn you any money but figuring out how to invest your savings can be tricky. But if you look around there are quite a few options available to you.
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A savings account is when your money is kept in a bank or credit union and you earn interest. Interest is the amount a bank pays you for keeping your money there. Savings account involves safety, convenience and affordability. Instead of keeping a large amount of money at home, it is rather safer to keep it in the bank. When you do so, the bank takes the responsibility of your money and keeps it in a fireproof locked safe. The central government also insures your money. You can never lose your money when it is in the bank.
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