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We just use it for small transactions (yesterday I used it for a $1.12 postage at the post office) and also tack it on at the grocery store. I ask the checker to split the transaction across the debit and credit cards and do a small amount for the debit. It adds up across the month.

Thanks everyone for the input. You've given me several good options to think about, and I especially like the Series I bonds. I haven't had much exposure to bonds at all.

What do you use for expenses out more than 5?

The issue isn't the tracking of the money (I have a ledger for that) but if I should invest it for an expense that far out to get a return on it or keep it in cash for that long.

What recommendations do you guys have for a vehicle to save in for expenses farther in the future? For example, I just replaced my wife's car and don't expect to buy another vehicle for 5+ years away but would like to put a little bit of money aside per month for that eventuality. I can get 2%...