How do you Make Your Money Make Money?

[Ben Volkman]

Hey guys, I'm currently saving up for my first real estate purchase and looking for ways to expedite that process.  Currently, we are putting our money into a basic savings account at 1.45% interest.   Debating putting those funds into a mutual fund account and let them climb at a higher rate.  This will come with a tax bill when we do decide to withdraw the funds but it beats 1.45%

Is that a smart idea or are there better ways to get to my goals?

 Thanks in advance!