Start Your Savings One Step At A Time
Pick up a newspaper, turn on the news, or tune in the radio and you will hear how bad the economy is and how hard it is to get ahead in the down turn. I understand how hard it is today but that does not mean that you should wait to start your savings. You can get control of your money.
Most financial people tell us that we need to have 3 to 6 months of living expenses in an emergency fund and I would whole heartily agree with them and in fact I have raised my belief that now is a time to have at least 8 months worth socked aside. Unfortunately, if you are not independently wealthy, even a couple of thousand in an emergency fund is not to impossible let alone 3 to 8 months of living expenses. However, rest assured that the situation is not hopeless and never has been hopeless. Let me give you a few simple ways to jump start your savings account.
The most important step to start your savings is to actually start! Don't think that too little is too little and not worth the effort. Even $10 each month is $120 a year. Hey, $120 is better than a sharp stick in the eye. And let's face the facts if you think that $120 is not very much then you can probably afford to save a whole lot more than that. Bottom line is that you need to start.
The next way to get going is to pay yourself first. I know, I know you have heard it before. Ever wonder why you hear it? Because it works. When you go to cash your paycheck put 10% of it into a savings account that you do not touch. If you bring home $400 each week that is only $40 each week but it adds up to $2080 each year. It may hurt for a couple of weeks or even months but if you keep doing it it will become a habit and you will learn to not miss the money. Better yet if your employer offers direct deposit have them put the 10% right into your money market or savings account and you will never miss it.
Next make sure you keep a watch on what you spend throughout the day. You will most likely be amazed at how much you waste on this candy bar or that soda pop. Why not drink water from the tap instead of bottled water. Once you begin to eliminate all the fancy extras make sure that you put the savings into your savings account.
You can also jump start your savings by cutting out coupons or going online and finding coupons for your groceries and other household stuff. You most likely already have an allowance to buy these things so just figure out how much you are saving by using the coupons and stick this extra money away.
Collecting your pocket change can be a great way to jump start your savings. Simple put a jar, can or other type of container where you empty your pockets every night. We are creatures of habit so you most likely do that in the same place every night. It is simple and can add up to a couple of dollars per week easily. At the end of the month take it to the bank and put it into your savings account
No you do not need to start with thousands of dollars but if you don't start your savings you will never have anything put away for that rainy day. Every drop in the bucket will go towards filling the bucket. However, if you do not put the bucket were the leak is the water will just flow where it will. Likewise with your money if you do not plan your savings your money will flow through your fingertips. - 23167
Most financial people tell us that we need to have 3 to 6 months of living expenses in an emergency fund and I would whole heartily agree with them and in fact I have raised my belief that now is a time to have at least 8 months worth socked aside. Unfortunately, if you are not independently wealthy, even a couple of thousand in an emergency fund is not to impossible let alone 3 to 8 months of living expenses. However, rest assured that the situation is not hopeless and never has been hopeless. Let me give you a few simple ways to jump start your savings account.
The most important step to start your savings is to actually start! Don't think that too little is too little and not worth the effort. Even $10 each month is $120 a year. Hey, $120 is better than a sharp stick in the eye. And let's face the facts if you think that $120 is not very much then you can probably afford to save a whole lot more than that. Bottom line is that you need to start.
The next way to get going is to pay yourself first. I know, I know you have heard it before. Ever wonder why you hear it? Because it works. When you go to cash your paycheck put 10% of it into a savings account that you do not touch. If you bring home $400 each week that is only $40 each week but it adds up to $2080 each year. It may hurt for a couple of weeks or even months but if you keep doing it it will become a habit and you will learn to not miss the money. Better yet if your employer offers direct deposit have them put the 10% right into your money market or savings account and you will never miss it.
Next make sure you keep a watch on what you spend throughout the day. You will most likely be amazed at how much you waste on this candy bar or that soda pop. Why not drink water from the tap instead of bottled water. Once you begin to eliminate all the fancy extras make sure that you put the savings into your savings account.
You can also jump start your savings by cutting out coupons or going online and finding coupons for your groceries and other household stuff. You most likely already have an allowance to buy these things so just figure out how much you are saving by using the coupons and stick this extra money away.
Collecting your pocket change can be a great way to jump start your savings. Simple put a jar, can or other type of container where you empty your pockets every night. We are creatures of habit so you most likely do that in the same place every night. It is simple and can add up to a couple of dollars per week easily. At the end of the month take it to the bank and put it into your savings account
No you do not need to start with thousands of dollars but if you don't start your savings you will never have anything put away for that rainy day. Every drop in the bucket will go towards filling the bucket. However, if you do not put the bucket were the leak is the water will just flow where it will. Likewise with your money if you do not plan your savings your money will flow through your fingertips. - 23167
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