Investing: putting money aside in order to get a
better return on it in the future
Factors to consider when saving
or investing
Risk : will your savings be safe and secure?
Money saved in a licensed financial
institution is far safer than money kept in a
drawer or even a safe at home
Liquidity : Is it easy to withdraw or
access your savings should you need to?
That is, how quickly can it be turned
into cash
Taxation : tax on your interest ex. DIRT:
Reward: will the savings earn interest
Convenience : is the account convenience for making regular lodgement