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5 Genius Ways to Make $5,000 Fast

 

5. Genius Ways to Make $5,000 Fast

Sure, skipping that latte will save you a few bucks. But there are faster ways to make some cash

Inflation does more than eat away at your current budget. It also affects your financial future in a big way: The more things cost now, the less you have for goals like a down payment on a home of your own or a healthy retirement fund.

Traditional money-saving activities are fine, over the long haul. But tactics like shopping the sales, washing your own car and bringing coffee to work just don’t add up very fast. For example, suppose you save $3 a day carrying that thermos of java. In six months you’ll have saved … $390. That’s nice, but not game-changing.

If you’re tired of hustling or scrimping for a relatively small amount of cash, try some of the following tactics. Future you will be glad you did.

1. Grow your bank account 66 times faster

Inflation hits cash savings hard. Here’s a depressing example: The current inflation rate is estimated to be around 8.3%, but the average interest rate on U.S. savings accounts is 0.06%. Yet we need at least some liquid cash on hand, accessible in case of an emergency. That’s over 66 times more interest. You can earn that rate on up to $2,000 worth of deposits for their free account, and up to $6,000 on a premium account.

Current’s basic account is free. With no fees or minimum balance requirements and more than 40,000 free ATMs nationwide with its rewards debit card, Current is completely transparent and offers a great way to watch your money grow.

You can open your own account online in just a few minutes without ever visiting a bank branch. Once you’re signed up, you can deposit checks and manage your account online and through the mobile app. Then, watch your bank maximize every dollar you save.

2. Cancel your car insurance

Not for good! Obviously, you need reliable car insurance to protect yourself and your vehicle.


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