1. Savings Tools

2. Certificate of Deposit
Savings Tools Are….
Secure and liquid accounts offered by depository institutions assisting in the management of a savings fund
Checking Accounts
Savings Accounts
Money Market
Savings Bonds
Certificate of Deposit
Five Savings Tools

3. Savings tools are secure because they are low risk since they are backed by government insurance – FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Liquidity: The ability to convert an asset to cash quickly.

4. Tools Definition Interest Accessibility Features
Checking Account
Allows cash purchases using money put into account
May or may not be – if it is – it is the lowest rate
Most liquid of all tools
Can have fees and charges Eliminates the need for cash
Before opening an account - investigate
Savings Account
Account to hold money not spent on consumption
Interest earning but a low rate
Very liquid
Allows for frequent activity emergencies
Funds can be accessed through ATM, telephone
Money Market Deposit Account
Government insured savings tool
Tiered interest rates – moderate rate of return
Limited number of transactions per month
Maintain a minimum balance in order to earn interest
Minimum Balance Required
Certificate of Deposit
Tool that allows restricted access to funds
Interest will vary depending upon time
Penalties for early withdrawal
Time 7 days to 10 years
Minimum balance required
Savings Bond
US Gov’t Discount bond
purchased for 50% of the
face value
Interest is exempt from tax until it is redeemed
Least liquid – no access to funds until redeemed
Redeemed when bond matures – usually several years
For conservative low risk investors

5. Savings Tools Scenario #1
Mariah has twin daughters that will be graduating from high school in two years. They both have a goal to attend college after graduation, and Mariah wants to help them reach this goal by paying for some of their schooling. She has $2,000 for each daughter that she would like to save and then be able to access in two years. Which savings tool would you recommend Mariah utilize and why?

6. Savings Tools Scenario #2
Conner and Lisa were recently married and purchased a new house. They received $1,000 as a wedding present from Lisa’s parents. They want to use this money to buy new furniture for their house in six months. Which savings tool would you recommend Conner and Lisa utilize and why?

7. Savings Tools Scenario #3
Sean is a high school student that just received his first paycheck from his new part-time job at the local grocery store. He currently has no expenses to pay, and his goal is to save every paycheck from his job to buy a new car in two years. He needs to find a savings tool that will help him reach his financial goal. Which savings tool would you recommend Sean utilize and why?

8. Savings Tools Scenario #4
Brittany recently moved into her first apartment. Before, she was living with her parents and had very few expenses to keep track of. Now that she has to pay rent and utilities for her apartment, she needs to find a savings tool that will help her manage her money and ensure she can pay her bills every month. Which savings tool would you recommend Brittany utilize and why?

9. Savings Tools Scenario #5
Bryan has a goal to become financially secure by developing an emergency fund. He has been saving twenty percent of his net income for the past year and now has $2,000. He plans to maintain this balance and only use this money for emergency expenses. Which savings tool would you recommend Bryan utilize and why?

10. Savings Tools Scenario #6
Paul and Grace want to purchase a house in two years. They want to begin saving money to use for the down payment on a home. They are able to save $300 per month and need to know which savings tool would be the best option for them to put their money in. Which savings tool would you recommend Paul and Grace utilize and why?

11. Savings Bond ACCESSIBILITY Least liquid of all the savings tools
Access to funds is restricted

12. Certificate of Deposit
ACCESSIBILITY
Less liquid than checking, savings, and money market deposit accounts
Large fees are assessed if funds are withdrawn before the end of the designated time period

13. Money Market Deposit Account
ACCESSIBILITY
Less liquid than checking and savings accounts
Accessibility is limited to a certain number of transactions per month (usually 3-6)

14. Savings Account ACCESSIBILITY
More liquid than all savings tools except a checking account
Funds may be accessed or transferred between accounts through:
Automated teller machines
Telephones
Internet

15. Checking Account ACCESSIBILITY Most liquid of all the savings tools
Funds are easily accessed by:
Checks
Automated teller machines (ATMs)
Debit cards
Telephone
Internet