{"id":9399,"date":"2022-01-31T08:12:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/?p=9399"},"modified":"2022-04-13T07:20:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T14:20:59","slug":"how-to-save-money-fast-11-proven-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-fast-11-proven-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO SAVE MONEY FAST: 11 PROVEN WAYS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like most of us, you\u2019re always wondering how to save money. Whether you\u2019re trying to save up for your next vacation or building an emergency fund for a rainy day, saving money is always a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question is, how can you save money in today\u2019s troubled economy? Maybe you\u2019ve been trying to save up your cash and you\u2019re having trouble. Or maybe you&#8217;ve recently had some bad luck and you&#8217;re not sure how to start saving money again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your situation is, don\u2019t get discouraged! This guide will teach you 11 proven ways to save money and create a nest egg. No matter what your circumstances are, you can still set some money aside every month. Keep reading for valuable advice and saving tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><br \/>\nResell Your Unused Items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Resell-Your-Unused-Items.jpg\" alt=\"resell used items to save money\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a lot of possessions that you don\u2019t always use? Are your closets crammed with clothes that you never wear? Is your kitchen counter cluttered with appliances that are gathering dust?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us have unused items around our homes, whether it\u2019s jewelry, clothing, technology, or other items. The good news is that you can sell these items very easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sites like Poshmark, eBay and DeCluttr are great ways to auction off your unwanted items. You can also list your for-sale possessions on social media. Or, if you\u2019re comfortable with it, you can have an old-fashioned garage sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the proceeds from your sale and put them straight into your bank account. Right away, you\u2019ve got a little nest egg. Selling off your unused possessions takes very little work, and it\u2019s usually a quick, straightforward process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a side benefit, you\u2019ll also get rid of some of the clutter in your home. And you\u2019ll enjoy knowing that somebody else is enjoying the items you weren\u2019t using. It\u2019s a win-win situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Start a Side Hustle to Make Money<br \/>\n<\/b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Start-a-Side-Hustle-to-Make-Money.jpg\" alt=\"start a side hustle to save money\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, it seems like just about everyone has a side hustle.\u00a0 In fact, one in three Americans has a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/the-best-online-jobs-for-college-students\">make money<\/a> on the side. And even more people say they\u2019re looking into building up a side hustle in the coming year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of different ways to start a side hustle. You may simply go out and get a part time job to supplement your existing income. If you&#8217;re a stay-at-home parent, you may be able to find work during the hours your children are in school. You may also find a job that allows you to stay home during\u00a0 the week and go to work on the weekends or in the evenings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the digital age has opened up a lot of new options. Instead of getting a traditional part-time job, you may prefer to go a less traditional route and join the gig economy. Sites like Upwork and Fiverr have thousands of opportunities every day for energetic freelancers looking for short-term work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure what kind of freelance work you&#8217;re qualified for? Ask yourself, what are my skills? Where can I add value? Where do I stand out from the pack? Those areas are good starting points when you\u2019re looking for part-time or freelance work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you browse Reddit, you\u2019ll find a number of websites that are dedicated to ways you can earn cash online. Survey Junkie is one example. You can fill out surveys from the comfort of your own home, on your smartphone, tablet, or any other device. It&#8217;s a great way to earn extra cash while entertaining yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you choose as your side hustle, put all of the earnings in the bank. Then sit back and watch your savings grow. Congratulations \u2013 you earned this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Automate Your Bill Payments<\/b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Automate-Payments.jpg\" alt=\"automate your bills to save money\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you still paying your bills the old-fashioned way, by mailing in a check every month? Or, are you going to a store and making cash payments in person?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, you\u2019re missing out on a very easy way to save a little bit of money every month. Automating your bill payments takes the hassle out of paying bills, and it saves you some cash, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you pay your bills manually, you run the risk of falling behind on your payments. It\u2019s all too easy to mail your payment in late, especially if you\u2019re busy and stressed with work. Paying bills manually is time-consuming and tedious. That&#8217;s why so many people procrastinate on paying bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, late payments can cost you money. In many cases, you\u2019ll have to pay a late fee. Even if you don\u2019t get hit by a late fee, your credit score will be impacted by late payments, and that can impact your financial future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you set up automatic bill payments, you\u2019ll never be late for a payment again. You\u2019ll be able to build up a higher credit score, and of course, you won\u2019t face any more late fees. You can automate just about any bill: utilities, phone, car payment. It\u2019s a good idea to set all of your regular monthly bills to automatic payment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, before you automate your bills, you should make sure you have a steady income, and that you\u2019re earning enough to cover all your bills each month. If you\u2019re regularly coming up short, or if you\u2019re struggling with heavy debt, then before automating your payments, focus on the first part of this blog about building a side hustle. You can also consider opening a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/select\/checking-accounts-with-no-overdraft-fees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checking account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a bank that does not charge overdraft fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Create an Automated Savings Account<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Automate-Savings.jpg\" alt=\"create automated savings account to save money\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes people want to save money but they have a hard time getting started. Your paycheck comes in, and you spend it all before you even have time to consider setting some of it aside for a rainy day. Maybe you have bad spending habits, or you&#8217;re just not great at planning. Whatever the reason may be, you struggle to save your money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there\u2019s an easy hack to make sure you save some of your money from every single paycheck. Many banks allow you to create an automated savings account so you can save without thinking about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time you get a paycheck, your bank will automatically deposit a certain portion of the check into your savings account. You won\u2019t have to transfer the money, or decide how much to save. Your bank does it for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to make this happen, you need to receive your paychecks by direct deposit. Ask your bank if they\u2019ll allow you to set up a recurring deposit straight from your paycheck into a savings account. You can also set up a regular payment to a retirement account, like a 401K, if you prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to start with reasonable goals. If you haven&#8217;t been saving until now, it might feel strange at first. That&#8217;s okay. Your goal, for the first few months, should be to get comfortable saving money. Even if you set aside just a few dollars every paycheck, you\u2019ll soon see your savings grow. It\u2019s often a good idea to start small, by saving $10 or $20 every month, and then build up from there as you become more comfortable with the habit of saving money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Put a Spending Limit on Your Credit Card<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Limit-Spending.jpg\" alt=\"put a spending limit to save money \" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your credit card spending get out of hand sometimes? If you\u2019re like many other Americans, you may have trouble getting your credit card spending on track. It\u2019s easy to get carried away and spend too much money with a card, whether you\u2019re doing some online shopping or hitting the stores in person.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, the more you spend on your credit card, the less money you have to save. If your credit card has a high interest rate, it\u2019s even harder to save. You could end up in increasing debt, with high monthly payments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there\u2019s an easy way to curb your spending habits, even if they&#8217;ve gotten out of control. And this method doesn&#8217;t even require will power.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many credit card companies allow you to put a spending limit on your credit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Express, for example, allows you to set a spending limit as low as $200 per month. If you try to run up charges that are above the $200 limit, you\u2019ll be automatically blocked from paying out the money. Barclays and Citi also allow customers to set limits on their spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placing a spending limit on your credit card has other benefits, too. A spending limit will prevent hackers or identity thieves from stealing your credit card information and using it to run up charges on your account. That could be financially disastrous for you, making it even more difficult to save money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, go ahead and put a spending cap on your credit card. You\u2019ll save money every month, because you won\u2019t be spending as much with your credit card. Make sure you deposit your savings into an account, and then sit back and watch your nest egg grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><br \/>\nCancel Unused Subscriptions and Gym Membership (Work-Out at Home)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cancel-Subscriptions.jpg\" alt=\"cancel subscriptions to save money \" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThe average American consumer spends $273 every month on subscription services. That can include cable and internet services, gaming systems and other entertainment services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitness has also turned into a major expense for many people. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/runrepeat.com\/gym-membership-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average cost of gym memberships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States is $507 for the first year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, many people subscribe to services they don\u2019t even use. How many people do you know who pay for a gym membership they never use? Similarly, plenty of people sign up for costly subscriptions which they rarely use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to save money, spend some time thinking about subscriptions you actually use. Check to make sure you\u2019re really watching all the channels in your cable bundle, for example. If not, you can look for a cheaper deal \u2013 and put the money you save straight into the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same way, you can save money by canceling your gym membership. That doesn\u2019t mean you should give up on your fitness goals. You can get in shape by jogging in the park, swimming at a free local pool, or even working out in the comfort of your own home. There are countless free workout videos online that can show you how to get in great shape right in your living room, without the hassle of going to the gym.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the money you save on the gym and put it into a savings account, where you can see your nest egg grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Earn Cash Back on Your Purchases<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Earn-Cash-Back.jpg\" alt=\"earn cashback to save money\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you like to shop? You may be able to earn cash back on your purchases. That means extra money which you can put into your savings account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some credit cards <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savethestudent.org\/shopping\/how-to-get-cash-back.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer cash back<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to their customers. You can get cash back on gas, groceries, or other items, depending on the terms of the credit card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your bank may also offer a cashback checking account, which earns cash for shopping with certain companies or paying bills. Your online bank might offer rewards too. Every little bit of free money adds up, and before you know it, you could be looking at a sizable savings account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites like Rakuten and Ibottaoffer cash rewards in return for shopping through their portals. Just be careful not to overspend! Cashback systems work best when you\u2019re shopping for items that you would have bought anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you put your rewards in the bank right away, and enjoy the feeling of seeing your savings grow!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><br \/>\nUse Coupons While Grocery Shopping<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Use-Coupons.jpg\" alt=\"use coupons to save money fast\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/couponfollow.com\/research\/coupon-data-study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study from Coupon Follow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that the average American family can save as much as $316 every year, just by using online coupons at the grocery store! The study found that families could save another $272 per year by using digital coupons for household items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s money you could be putting in the bank, or even investing in your retirement fund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you can still clip your coupons from newspapers and circulars, the old fashioned way. But today\u2019s digital coupons make the process easier and more convenient. There\u2019s no clutter, and you don\u2019t have to worry about forgetting your coupons at home when you go to the supermarket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes time and practice to learn how to take advantage of coupons. Coupon Follow says that big, nationwide supermarket chains tend to offer the best coupon deals. Certain seasons, like the spring and the fall, tend to be better for couponing too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to coupon, be careful that you only buy what you actually need. Sometimes, shoppers get excited at the chance of a discount, and they end up buying items that they have no use for, losing money in the process. But if you\u2019re careful, you can save real money by couponing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Sign up for Rewards and Loyalty Programs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Earn-Rewards.jpg\" alt=\"earn rewards to save money\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a smart shopper, you can use store loyalty programs to save money on your regular purchases.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many supermarkets and other stores offer rewards to loyal customers. That might mean offering cash back once you\u2019ve spent a certain amount of money in the store. Some stores offer discounts for first-time customers. Or it could mean rewards for shopping with a store a certain number of times. Autozone, for example, offers customers 20% cash back for shopping with them five times in a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other stores offer discounts for first-time shoppers, or for customers who take out an in-store credit card. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thekrazycouponlady.com\/tips\/money\/17-best-free-store-loyalty-programs-to-join21608\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are endless possibilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for rewards and loyalty programs.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember that loyalty programs are a little bit like coupons. They\u2019re a great way to save money \u2013 as long as you only buy things you actually need. Make sure you don\u2019t get tempted to make unnecessary purchases for the sake of earning a reward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><br \/>\nStart Budgeting Your Personal Finances<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Budget-Finances.jpg\" alt=\"budget your finances to save money fast\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a household budget, and sticking to it, can save you a lot of money. If you\u2019re not sure what budgeting means, don\u2019t worry. It\u2019s much simpler than you think, and the benefits are huge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start by making a list of all of your normal expenses. Rent or mortgage payments should go on your list; so should groceries, utility bills, and any recurring subscriptions you have. You can also add fun items like vacation, date night and takeout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figure out your monthly income, and decide how much you can spend on each category once you\u2019ve paid your fixed costs (like housing and car payments). Then, over the course of the month, track your spending in each category and make sure you avoid overspending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also consider ways to reduce your fixed costs, like refinancing your mortgage, bundling your student loans, or changing your car insurance provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also be able to save a lot of money on groceries by meal planning and always going to the store with a shopping list, instead of just wandering through the aisles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re making your budget, build in a section for savings. It\u2019s a good idea to plan on saving a certain amount of money every single month. Even if it\u2019s a small amount at first, you\u2019ll reap the benefits down the road. Setting aside even $10 a month can get you into the habit of saving money for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><br \/>\nSet Up an Emergency Fund<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Emergency-Funds.jpg\" alt=\"set up an emergency fund to save money \" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An emergency fund is money set aside to pay for unexpected expenses. If you or your spouse loses a job, for example, your emergency fund can tide you over until you get back on your feet again. You can also use your emergency fund to pay for medical bills, property damages, or car repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do you need in your emergency fund? It\u2019s a good idea to save up at least three months worth of income in your fund. If you work in the gig economy, or if you\u2019re at risk of losing your job, then you might want to save more money. You might want to aim for saving up to six months of income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the tips and tricks in this article are great ways to start saving money toward an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQS on How to Save Money Fast<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/FAQs.jpg\" alt=\"how to save money fast FAQs\" width=\"1224\" height=\"390\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the most common questions about how to save money fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What are 5 tips for saving money?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set a clear goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide how much money you want to save. It helps to think about what you\u2019re going to use the money for. Do you want to build up an emergency fund? Are you saving up for a down payment on a home or car? Or do you want to take a vacation in Hawaii?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever it is, set a savings goal and write it down so you won\u2019t forget it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create an action plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are you planning to save money? Are you going to look for a side hustle? Are you going to sell off your unwanted items? Are you going to create a budget and start couponing?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of great ways to save money. Pick the method, or methods, that suit you best, and you\u2019ll be off to a great start.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set monthly financial goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You already decided on how much you want to save for the year. Now, break it down into monthly sums. Having short-term saving goals, or benchmarks, makes it a lot easier to see progress. And the more you see progress, the easier it becomes to stick to your savings plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure you\u2019re saving your money.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one sounds like a no-brainer, but it\u2019s easy to forget! Sometimes people focus on saving money but forget to actually put that money into a savings account. If you put your extra cash back into your checking account, you could wind up spending it. And that defeats the whole purpose of saving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, make sure you\u2019re putting your saved money into a savings account, or a retirement fund!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Track your progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a written record of how much money you\u2019re saving every month. You should also track your progress toward your annual goal. There are lots of different ways you can do this. You can use an app, a spreadsheet, or even a piece of paper. The main thing is, keeping track of your progress will inspire you and ensure that you meet your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><br \/>\nHow much should I save each month?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much you save depends on your income and your expenses. A general rule of thumb is to save 20% of your income every month. If you can save more, great. But if 20% is too high, don\u2019t worry. Even if you\u2019re living on a very tight budget, you can still make a plan to set just a little bit of money aside every month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><br \/>\nWhat is the 30 day rule?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 30 day rule is a great way to stop making impulse buys. Basically, if you see an item you want, don\u2019t buy it right away. Wait 30 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still want the item at the end of those 30 days, go ahead and buy it. In many cases, you won\u2019t want it anymore, which means you shouldn\u2019t waste your money on it. Following the 30 day rule is a great way to kiss impulse purchases goodbye!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\nSUMMARY<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saving money is a great way to build a better life for yourself and your family. 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