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Keeping Surplus Cash Idle in Savings Account | Money Decision Simulator

Standard savings accounts offer only 2.5% to 3% p.a. interest while inflation runs at 6%. Your surplus money is actively losing purchasing power.

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Keeping Surplus Cash Idle in Savings Account

Standard savings accounts offer only 2.5% to 3% p.a. interest while inflation runs at 6%. Your surplus money is actively losing purchasing power.

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Step 1: Your Details

₹3,00,000

Cash sitting in regular savings account above emergency buffer

5 Years
110

Duration cash remains uninvested

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Estimated Decision Impact

Simulation Summary

Estimated Money Impact
5,40,000

Estimated compound wealth or interest differential over time.

Time / Years Lost
3 Years

Potential 2 year delay in reaching retirement freedom.

Decision Health Score
50/ 100
Recovery DifficultyMedium
Monthly Income Impact9,000/mo
If You Take the Better Alternative Instead:

Follow the structured step-by-step recovery plan below to eliminate financial drag and rebuild your growth trajectory.

Potential Wealth Preserved: ₹5,40,000

Visual Growth Timeline Comparison

1 Year
3,30,000
vs ₹2,70,000
3 Years
4,05,000
vs ₹2,40,000
5 Years
5,10,000
vs ₹2,10,000
10 Years
7,50,000
vs ₹1,50,000
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Why This Decision Matters

Money sitting idle in a 2.75% savings account loses 3.25% real purchasing power every single year after accounting for 6% inflation.

Real-Life Case Study

Rohan kept ₹5 Lakhs in his bank account for 5 years as safety cash and earned ₹72,000 interest. His colleague Mohit enabled Auto-Sweep and earned ₹2,09,000 on the same money with instant ATM access!

Common Pitfalls & Mistakes

Keeping large lakhs in savings account 'just in case'
Fearing FD lock-in when Sweep-In accounts exist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Auto-Sweep / MOD in banks?

A bank feature where funds above a pre-set threshold automatically move into FD rates (7%+) while remaining withdrawable via ATM/UPI instantly.

Is Auto-Sweep safe?

100% safe! It operates directly within your primary bank account under DICGC ₹5 Lakh insurance cover.

Key Terms & Concepts

Auto-Sweep FacilityAutomated link between savings account and short-term fixed deposits.
Negative Real Interest RateWhen interest rate earned is lower than prevailing inflation rate.
How We Calculated This & Educational Disclaimer

Simulations provide illustrative estimates based on user inputs and standard mathematical compounding formulas assuming current Indian tax guidelines. Results do not constitute personalized financial or legal advice.