<prompt> Human: I have about 10k set aside as an emergency fund that is just sitting in my savings account earning basically nothing.Is there an easy low maintenance way to grow this money by putting it in the market? I have an ING sharebuilder account that I mostly neglect, not sure if there is an easy way to leverage that. Thanks in advance!  <response>: Generally, no. You can do a CD ladder and protect your principal, but risky forms of investment are not suitable for an emergency fund because the moneys purpose cant tolerate the volatility.Consider it an insurance policy and the lost interest the cost. 