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1750: Where Should I Invest My Short-Term 'Stash by Mr. Money Mustache on Investing in Bonds & Money Market Accounts

Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice

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Saving for Long Term Investments

In all cases, do your own math on short term savings and figure out how much you expect to earn from the investment. If you're just saving to buya ricycle for your daughter next month, or a five thousand dollar used car in three months there's not much benefit in worrying about investment returns. Some dual income families need to plan months ahead, even for a new washing machine,. While their mustachiand counterparts could buy an entire car with less than a month's notice - only effect would be that they would pour less into their long term investment accounts that month.

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