Start Saving Money

The secret to successfully saving money is very simple. Start right now!

Put away a small amount each pay. Set up an automatic deduction so you don’t have to think about it. Put the money into an account that pays interest. Follow these steps, get the saving habit and you will soon see the pay-off. You’ll see the benefits of compound interest as you watch your bank balance grow. Trust us!

Regular Saving Deposits

You can start saving now even if you haven’t had time to work out a budget. Just pick a small amount to set aside each pay day. Some people choose a set percentage of their pay – say 5% or 10%. Others save a standard amount such as $20 or $50. It doesn’t matter if you start small. The aim is to get into the saving habit now.

Ask your employer or your bank, building society or credit union to put this money automatically into your savings account each pay. This takes the work out of saving as you won’t have to remember to put the money away.

When you get used to saving a small amount regularly, you can look at your expenses to see if you can afford to save more. A budget can help you do this.

Planning to Save Money

Think about planning your saving. Aim for specific goals. In the early days, keep your plans simple.

For example, you might plan to have enough saved to cover big bills you get every quarter.

You could also plan to save enough over the year to pay for a holiday. Use a budget to help you plan. See
Create a Budget

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