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by Deborah Williamson

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In this post I will be discussing the different considerations when opening a saving accounts

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http://firstassurance.co.ke/blog/factors-to-consider-when-selecting-a-savings-plan/

In this website they cover 4 main points when opening a savings account. However, only two stood out to me. You should always be aware of any charges that may be needed to be paid as they possibly hinder whatever goal you have in mind. Luckily charges on saving plans are usually low. Some savings plans even allow for withdraw by giving a potion of your policy  but you are still able to reap the benefits which adds some flexibility.

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https://www.thebalance.com/before-you-open-a-bank-account-2385850

When choosing a savings plan, it is always a good idea to take a look at several banks savings plans and seeing which one is best for you and your goals. First, how many locations do they have? More locations means that they are more accessible for you to do your business. Then take a look at what devices to they offer. Student accounts? Foreign currency accounts? And one more thing, look at the fees. The less fees, the better.

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https://www.military.com/paycheck-chronicles/2011/02/01/ten-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-bank-or-credit-union

When choosing a bank you should also take into consideration of fees, services locations, but more importantly how safe you funds are. If you choose to either bank with a bank or credit union it is crucial that they are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (for banks) or the National Credit Union Association (for credit unions). This is for the instance where something could happen to the bank a portion of you funds will be protected.

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https://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/must-have-features-best-bank-accounts-offer/

This video focused more on the online banking side of things which I found interesting. For persons who do most of their banking on the go using their mobile devices, they should consider opening an accounts that offer online banking. Online banks usually offer little to no fees on their savings accounts, however they may charge higher interest rate than the traditional bank. Customers should also be weary of banks that offer high interest saving accounts as it is counterproductive  to be gaining high interest on your account but have have to pay more in fees.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doUotBgjb84&t=17s

This video goes into greater detail on the different types of savings accounts that are available. Depending on the specific account you can save a lump some, but each account has its draw backs. Easily accessible savings accounts are great if you want to to withdraw at ease, however you receive very little interest rates. On the flip side, regular savings accounts are great for receiving high interest, but you are unable to withdraw for a year.

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Video #3 - America's Christian Credit Union

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Video #3 - America's Christian Credit Union

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https://www.americaschristiancu.com/tools-resources/financial-education/choosing-your-financial-institution

I found this video interesting because was it presented as a game show where the contestant asks questions to a credit union, a bank and a piggy bank. Based on the responses that were given by the credit union, they seem to have to have the customers best interests at heart by offers various accounts and services and few fees as they are not-for-profit. On the other hand, banks also offer most of the same accounts and services, but they charge various fees in order to make their profits. What I found most amusing was the piggy bank that just sat there as it new it had nothing to offer as having one does not allow you to gain interest nor is entirely safe.

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The image express the questions everyone should ask before opening a savings account. One should always take into consideration what their goals and needs are and open an account which reflects this

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This image shows how easy and convenient it is when doing online banking. Rather than going to a branch to make transactions, you can conduct most transactions online from most mobile devices and only take a few minutes to do.

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The message in this image is very clear. Having a savings account with a financial institution offers more security than if you were to keep you funds at home.