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High-Yield Savings Accounts

Park emergency fund in high-yield accounts. Earn 3-4% APY with zero risk.

Startup Cost
€1,000
Potential Earnings
30-40
per yearly
Time Commitment
passive
Popularity
90/100

🇮🇪 Irish Context

Irish savers using Trade Republic (4% APY) or Bank of Ireland (2.5% APY)

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Research Irish banks (Bank of Ireland, AIB) or EU banks (Trade Republic)

2

Open high-yield savings account

3

Deposit €1000+ emergency fund

4

Earn 3-4% APY (as of 2026)

5

Automatic interest monthly

Pros

  • Zero risk (€100k deposit protection)
  • Liquidity
  • No effort
  • Guaranteed returns

Cons

  • Low returns vs inflation
  • Rate fluctuations
  • Caps on amounts

Tags

#savings#passive#safe#banking

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