Split Direct Deposit: A Guide to Split Deposits

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What Is a Split Deposit?
How to Split Up Direct Deposit
How Much Should You Be Saving?
A vacation A renovation Buying a house Purchasing a car A wedding
Saving Into Savings Account
Saving Into Checking Account
Pros of Split Deposits
You Can Save Without Thinking About It
You Learn to Stick to a Budget
Your Money Earns Interest
It’s Free and Easy
Cons of Split Deposits
Paper Checks Won’t Have This Option
You’ll Have Less Discretionary Cash
Split Deposits and Your Taxes
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Su Guillory is a freelance business writer and expat coach. She’s written several business books and has been published on sites including Forbes, AllBusiness, and SoFi. She writes about business and personal credit, financial strategies, loans, and credit cards.
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