In hopes of higher returns, I have been considering moving more money out of savings accounts into non registered accounts/non tax accounts.
Our timeline for potential use of this money is 3 - 5 years at the very least. Basically it is when the roofs may need replacing at home and at the cottage. Makes sense right?
The panic is coming from not seeing the money in the savings accounts. You see, I view non registered accounts as not being as accessible as a savings account even though I know is it a matter of days when the money gets into my hands, I feel as if I've "lost" it.
Also, I've gotten used to seeing a relatively high balance in the bank and I really like that. It is as if I was carrying it in my wallet or something. I realize I am being mental about this.
So do I just swallow the next to nothing gain, just so I feel "richer" or do I bite the bullet and take the mental hit of seeing a 4 digit number instead of a 5 digit one?
I believe I'll end up investing it because it is the smarter way to go. I cannot guarantee I will not whine about it.
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