Student Savings Accounts

Ever seen special student discounts? Well they exist in the financial world too ๐ŸŽ“

A student savings account is like a savings account made just for university or college students ๐Ÿ“š

They exist to slightly offset the general education expenses and or tuition ๐Ÿ’ธ

So, these accounts come with special benefits. ๐Ÿฅณ

Letโ€™s learn about 4 of them today ๐Ÿง 

1๏ธโƒฃ Lower minimum balances.

This means you can save smaller amounts and still reap the rewards of interest ๐Ÿฅณ

2๏ธโƒฃ Reduced or no monthly fees

Thatโ€™s right! Savings accounts cost less to maintain ๐Ÿค‘

3๏ธโƒฃ Reduced or no overdraft fees

๐Ÿ’กOverdrafting is when you run into negative balance

Most banks punish over-drafting your account by charging you a fee, so youโ€™re in debt + owing money ๐Ÿ˜”

Most student savings accounts, however, know that youโ€™re young and might make more mistakes early on โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

So, many of them waive overdraft fees ๐Ÿ’ธ

4๏ธโƒฃ Perks

Since you register with your student ID, some banks may have perk deals with your school ๐Ÿ‘€

Banks have varying restrictions, but usually, any full-time college student can open an account ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“

Now you know about special accounts just for students ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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