ready, set, save
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Here are some tips on how to save money effectively.TRANSCRIPT
Ready, Set, Save
1. Start small
No amount is too small!
Just $10 a week will add up to $520 in a year
Begin by putting spare
change in a
savings jar
2. Make it automatic
This is one of the easiest
ways save
Set up direct deposit of your
check
Then have your banktransfer it
to a savings,investment,
or otheraccount
automatically
3. Avoid impulse spending
Everyday stresses
can oftenhave an effecton spending
habits
Prior to purchasing an
item, take some time to
clear yourmind
For larger purchases,
take at least a day to think before you
buy
4. Stop accumulating debt
Take an oath to reduce
debts suchas credit cardsand car loans
Avoid high risk debts such as payday loans
5. Review your spending habits
Review past spending habits
and establisha newbudget
Treat savings as expenses to
encourage less spending
6. Don’t leave money on the table
Take advantage of employer’s
401K retirement
plan
Most match contributions to 401K, turning
it downis like turning
down freemoney
7. Turn payments into savings
Tip: Once your child leaves daycare to
attend elementary
school,redirect those funds to their
college savings
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