The one point you and I agree on is that bonds are useful for parking short
term money earmarked for something else in the near future, but that is their total use to investors.
Not exact matches
However, if the
money is
earmarked for shorter -
term needs, you should avoid retirement savings vehicles because there is generally a tax penalty for early withdrawal.
My question is a bit more long
term though: is there a danger or risk in funneling as much
money as possible into an account
earmarked for health expenses?
Set up your direct deposit to split your paycheck between your normal checking account and the new savings or
money market account
earmarked for your short -
term investment.