Where to put daughter's tuition money while I save up for next year

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FriedBaloney
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Where to put daughter's tuition money while I save up for next year

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My daughter is moving from daycare with a monthly fee to preschool with an annual tuition paid in one lump sum. Ouch. In order to save up for next year I will put aside about $1300/month over the next year. I might as well make my money work for me while it sits around. What is the best place to put the money over the next year so I can access it next May? I've seen discussion of high interest savings accounts. Would that be the best way to go?
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Re: Where to put daughter's tuition money while I save up for next year

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I think a high yield savings account is what I'd choose. Many online banks are paying 0.5% now for a simple savings account, and more complicated options (like CDs) won't pay enough more to justify the hassle over such a short period of time.
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Re: Where to put daughter's tuition money while I save up for next year

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There are many low-cost ultra-short duration bond funds.
On Schwab platform, I like BBBMX. No fees.
Also, can probably get high-yield savings or no-cancellation fee CDs from Ally Bank.
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Re: Where to put daughter's tuition money while I save up for next year

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According to the Fed's interest calculator -- https://www.investor.gov/financial-tool ... calculator
Starting at zero ...
At 0.9% this will be worth $15,665 in one year
0.5% 》 $15,636
0.1% 》$15,607

So, $60. Consider putting these funds in a local credit union (or bank) and supporting your community. I would not waste time trying to optimize my profits in this case.

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I use Ally Bank my short term savings. I pay my home insurance in a lump sum so I just set aside a monthly payment into a savings account. Granted, right now you just aren’t going to make a whole lot of interest in this environment so keep it simple.
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vineviz wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 3:12 pm I think a high yield savings account is what I'd choose. Many online banks are paying 0.5% now for a simple savings account, and more complicated options (like CDs) won't pay enough more to justify the hassle over such a short period of time.
Me too. Avoid hassle and keep it simple. Online high yield savings accounts are easy to setup and convenient.
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