Grow Your Savings

　　多攒钱

　　Even though savings accounts don't pay much, you can earn upwards of two percent APY at some of the most competitive online banks.

　　即使储蓄账户收益不高，一些最有竞争力的网上银行存款年利率也能高于2%。

　　That's better than nothing. Most checking accounts don't pay interest, so you're almost sure to see your purchasing power erode unless you shift your cash to a savings account or another vehicle.

　　有总比没有强，大部分活期账户没有利息，除非你把钱转到储蓄账户或其他地方，否则你就能看到自己有多能花钱。

　　Save for Goals

　　为了目标存钱

　　If you're planning for upcoming expenses, savings accounts can help you organize your finances and reach your goals.

　　如果你在计划未来的一笔开销，储蓄账户能帮你管钱并实现目标。

　　It may even make sense to have multiple savings accounts—one for each goal. For example, you might have one account for emergency savings, another account for a vacation fund, and a third account for building up a down payment.

　　甚至还可以有多个储蓄账户，一个目标一个账户。比如你可能一个账户用来应急，一个账户用来存钱度假，还有一个账户存首付。

　　If you just keep all of your money in a checking account, it's hard to remember what you've saved. To help you organize and minimize fees, look for online savings accounts that let you set up multiple “subaccounts”.

　　如果你只是把所有钱放进一个活期账户，那就很难记住你攒了多少钱，为了有助于管理并将费用降至最低，找一些能让你建立多个“子账户”的网络储蓄账户。

　　Disadvantages of Savings Accounts

　　储蓄账户的缺点

　　If you've decided that it makes sense to have a savings account, it's essential to understand potential pitfalls with these accounts.

　　如果你认为储蓄账户很有用，最基本要了解这些账户的潜在陷阱。

　　Fortunately, there are very few drawbacks. Almost everybody needs one, and it doesn't need to cost anything to open and maintain a savings account.

　　幸运的是缺点并不多。几乎所有人都要有一个储蓄账户，开户并继续使用也基本不花什么钱。

　　The primary drawback of having a savings account is probably the relatively low-interest rate that you earn.

　　储蓄账户的主要缺点可能就是获取收益的利率相对较低。

　　But that's to be expected if you take advantage of the benefits of a savings account. The idea isn't to get rich—it's to keep money safe and hopefully avoid losing too much to inflation.

　　但如果你想利用储蓄账户的好处，那这些也是预料之中的，你的本意也不是要发财，只是想保证资金安全，希望通货膨胀不会让你蒙受太多损失。

　　For longer-term goals, a savings account might not be the ideal option. CDs pay more, but you need to lock up your money to earn the highest rates.

　　从长远来看储蓄账户可能不是理想之选，CDs(一种保险)收益高，但你需要把钱看好以期待最高收益。

　　Money market accounts may also make sense. For goals that are farther out, other types of investments may be appropriate—but beware of the significant risks that come with moving your money from bank investments to other strategies.

　　货币市场账户可能也有用。其他类型的投资可能适合长远目标，但要当心把钱从银行投资转向其他投资伴随的重大风险。