The total amount in your bank account will be $422,000 if you wait until five years from now to use the $300,000. Add the cash flows for the next five years (i.e. $94,000, $114,000, $134,000 and $114,000 plus $94000 = $422,000). This money can be stored for future use by storing it for a period and accumulating interest.
A pool of money like this can also provide security in the event that unexpected financial challenges arise within those five years. This amount can be useful if you need to pay for an urgent or expensive expense, such as medical expenses or home repairs that are costly.
These reserve funds, if made available after a specified time period could be of great benefit due to their potential for growth and the flexibility they provide in case unexpected costs occur. It’s important however to weigh out all options before deciding on how best to allocate these resources according to ones own specific circumstances in order gain maximum benefits from them.