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5 Ways to Save More Money

July 12, 2019 by Justin Weinger

If you want to increase your savings, it can be a challenge. There are always new bills to pay and new items you want to purchase. However, if you follow the right plan, you can save enough money to achieve your financial goals. That way, you can build your nest egg, go on that vacation, or have the peace of mind that you are prepared for emergencies. Here are 5 things to start doing today if you want to save more money, and perhaps achieve a Floyd Mayweather net worth status:

Automate It
The first step you should take if you want to save money is to automate the process. In other words, there should be a way for your income to go directly to a savings account. If you work for an employer, have them do this via payroll. If you are self-employed, then ask your bank to automatically send a portion of your savings to your special account. If you do this often, it will add up over time. Soon, you’ll more savings than you ever thought.

Don’t Look

The biggest challenge with saving money is avoiding the temptation to look. You might want to see the progress. However, in reality you should avoid taking a peek. The reason is simple: you will be tempted. When you start to see how much you have saved, it can be a challenge. Now, you might want to take some out “just once” for that big purchase. This is a big mistake.

Get a Separate Account

There should be a separate account for your savings. It should be different than your business or personal checking account. Don’t keep them together. That is one of the biggest mistakes people make. They think it won’t make them tempted, but it will. If you don’t have a different account, you will accidentally use your savings. It also makes it harder to keep things organized. The best bet is to just open a free or cheap account, even with another bank.

Make a Budget

Without a budget, it’s going to be hard to stay on track. You will forget how much you are allowed to spend or how much to save. Discipline is the key. Having a budget gives you direction. When creating your budget, be sure to account for different expenses like education, health, and even entertainment. You are only human, so it is natural that you will want to have some fun and spend your money on things you don’t quite need.

Keep Your Goals in Mind

Your personal goals are something that mean a lot to you. They should be customized to your feelings, your desires, and your needs. Don’t adopt someone else’s goals just because it is more convenient. In addition to setting goals in the first place, you need to review them. This serves a few purposes. First, it keeps you motivated. While you may feel motivated at first, this can wane. Additionally, it keeps your focused and lets you correct course. You might start to get off track and it helps to have a way to pull yourself back into alignment with what you are really trying to accomplish.

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