Fixed-Term Savings Account
You lock money away for a set period in exchange for a typically higher, guaranteed rate.
Benefits
- • Usually a higher rate than easy-access
- • Rate is locked in and predictable
Limitations
- • Can't access the money without a penalty, if at all, before the term ends
- • Rate is fixed even if better rates appear elsewhere later
May suit you if…
- • You're confident you won't need this money before the term ends
- • You want a predictable, guaranteed return
May not suit you if…
- • This might be your emergency fund or another goal needing flexibility
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