银行职员透露：2026年起，手里有定期存款的人，尽量做好这4个准备

Core Viewpoint - The increasing enthusiasm of depositors to save money is driven by concerns over unemployment and health emergencies, as well as the perceived risks associated with higher-yield investment products like stocks and funds [1]. Group 1: Deposit Trends - In the first eleven months of 2025, residents' deposits increased by 120.6 billion yuan [1]. - The decline in deposit interest rates has been noted since 2023, with the three-year fixed deposit rate dropping from 3.25% to 1.75%, resulting in a decrease of 1,500 yuan in annual interest income for a 100,000 yuan deposit [6]. Group 2: Recommendations for Depositors - Depositors should consider moving funds to joint-stock banks, which typically offer higher interest rates than state-owned banks, while still being safer than village and commercial banks [6]. - For deposits exceeding 200,000 yuan, purchasing large-denomination certificates of deposit (CDs) is advisable, as they offer higher rates and transferability [6]. - A diversified asset allocation strategy is recommended to counteract the inability of deposit rates to outpace inflation, with examples provided for conservative investors [9]. Group 3: Liquidity and Safety - Maintaining liquidity is crucial; depositors are advised to avoid locking all funds in long-term deposits to prevent losses from early withdrawals due to emergencies [12]. - A suggested strategy includes keeping a portion of funds in short-term large-denomination CDs while locking the remainder in longer-term deposits [12]. Group 4: Bank Stability Concerns - The number of small bank failures is expected to rise, with recent examples including Baoshang Bank and Liao Yang Rural Commercial Bank [17]. - Depositors should ensure their banks display deposit insurance symbols, diversify their deposits across multiple banks, and understand the difference between deposits and investment products to ensure coverage in case of bank failures [17].