<prompt> Human: Ok so I work part time as a lifegaurd and make around 8.57 an hour, I plan to save 3037; of my checks anywhere from 80-200 dollars depending on my hours towards a trip to japan after high school which is a little over 2 years. What should I do with the money, I know that putting it in a normal savings account is bad because I lose money because inflation is more then most APY in savings accounts. I was looking into utility funds with a family member but Im not sure that is the right choice. The money doesnt need to be accessible right away however I would need to access the money 2 years down the line. Where should I put my savings to make sure Im not losing money in the long run.Edit 1: I get paid biweekly  <response>: No, you absolutely should put it in a savings account - one with no fees and a 1.5 interest rate. Yes, you will lose a little bit of value to inflation, but two years is too short of a timeline to invest in riskier vehicles like stocks. It will be much better to suffer a small, known, loss to inflation than to get to a few days before your trip, realize that the market has dipped, and suddenly be unable to afford your plans. 