Julie wants to buy a car and is deciding how she should invest her money. To best meet her needs, she should

Julie needs to keep her money accessible for a car purchase, while also earning some interest as she saves. A savings account offers easy access and typically earns more interest than a checking account. U.S. savings bonds and commodities may not be suitable when she needs the money soon; commodities also carry substantial risk.

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