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High Interest Savings Accounts - Top 10 tips to grow your money faster

By Richard Greenwood

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Published: 21Dec2007
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You might think that savings accounts don't really help save much, even though their name suggests so. However, this is misleading. While they may not compare to other high yield options like mutual funds or stocks and shares, they can provide a safe, effective and risk free way of growing your money fast.

Here are the top 10 tips to making high interest savings accounts work for you!

1. Deposit credit amounts

If you have obtained some money due from another person, no matter how small the amount, deposit it into your savings account. Or if you have obtained a bonus or incentive from your company, deposit this too into your savings account. Even though these maybe small your high interest savings accounts will multiply soon and earn you dividends.

2. Shop on a budget

If you love frugal things including your shopping experience, make sure to deposit this saved money into the high interest savings accounts. You can set aside this amount on a regular basis.

3. Make a goal

You can also make a goal that you will deposit a minimum amount each week into your savings account. This way you can resist the urge to spend this extra amount and instead multiply it in your high interest savings accounts!

4. Money gifts

If you have received some special holiday money gifts or some refunds then make sure to deposit these into your savings account too. This is extra money which can be very useful in multiplying your high interest savings accounts!

5. The company you keep

You might have friends who love spending large amounts and don't think twice about it. However, you need to exercise control in not getting swayed by such persons. Ensure you stick to your plan of depositing money every month.

6. Shop for the highest rate

When looking for a savings account be sure to check for the best interest rate. Only go for the one which is giving you the highest returns as otherwise you won't be earning much in the process.

7. Keep a cap

It always helps to resist the urge to spend more. If you find yourself able to get by for 35 dollars in a day, try and stretch that dollar a little more. If you can save an extra 2-3 dollars good for you! You can deposit it into your high interest savings accounts instead!

8. Keep a tab on balances

In order to know if you are on track as far as multiplying your savings goes, make sure to keep a close watch on your outstanding balances in your high interest savings accounts. This will help you monitor your progress with time.

9. The savings strategy

You might have outlined a particular strategy to implement your savings multiplication process. If you have decided deposit money whenever any extra money comes in, make sure to follow this strategy consistently. It's the only proven way to multiply your high interest savings accounts.

10. Look for new methods

A little creativity goes a long way in multiplying your high interest savings accounts. Find out a new way to deposit more money in your savings account. Then practice it for a month. Then look for another way and so on.

Richard Greenwood is founder of http://www.high-interest-saving-account.com.au . The site allows users to compare high interest saving accounts reviewing features such as interest rates, minimum deposit and fees.

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