“Automated savings tools make it easy to save in an emergency fund or for another specific goal. But don’t overlook security concerns.” Today’s article touts the benefits of automated-savings apps, which “withdraw small amounts, often less than a dollar or two, from your bank account and deposit the money into a separate savings or investment account”, but also outlines several critical factors to consider when evaluating the level of security of such apps (e.g. What kind of encryption do the best automated-savings apps use?). What are these factors, and what four platforms does the author consider “leaders in the field of automated savings”? CLICK HERE to find out.