The goal of saving is to keep your money safe, not to make it grow. Your money is safe in most savings accounts because these accounts are backed up by the government. With most savings accounts, you will not earn much interest. The earlier you start saving, however, the more your interest will grow. See how your account can grow over time with interest.

• Traditional Savings Accounts
• Individual Development Accounts
• U.S. Savings Bonds
• Roth IRAs
• Money Market Accounts