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Moneycontrol09-01-2026, 18:00

Is Your Savings Account Eating Your Money? Unlock Better Returns for Idle Cash!

  • High savings account balances can lead to a loss of purchasing power due to inflation, as typical interest rates (3-4%) often don't keep pace with rising expenses.
  • Keep only 3-6 months of expenses as an emergency buffer in your savings account; anything more without a near-term goal incurs an 'idle cash penalty'.
  • Treat your savings account as a transit point for money needed soon, not a long-term storage solution.
  • Surplus cash can be invested in laddered Fixed Deposits, Liquid/Ultra-Short Duration Mutual Funds, or Auto-Sweep accounts for better returns and flexibility.
  • Delaying decisions on idle cash is a significant risk, as money stagnates and loses value over time, hindering financial growth.

Why It Matters: Optimize your finances by moving surplus savings beyond emergency funds into higher-yielding options to combat inflation.

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