Category: Saving Tips & Strategies
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The Envelope System
A Simple Way to Manage Your Spending Ever feel like your money just disappears before you know it? The envelope system is a simple, old-fashioned way to manage your spending and keep track of where your money is going. It’s like giving each pound a job, so you know exactly what it’s for. Let’s see…
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Savings Challenges
Making Saving a Bit More Fun Saving money doesn’t have to be boring! Sometimes, a little bit of fun and a challenge can make it more engaging. Savings challenges are a great way to add a bit of spice to your savings routine and see how much you can save. The Money Part: What Are…
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Sinking Funds
Saving Up for Things You Know Are Coming We all have those things we know are coming up, don’t we? Like Christmas, birthdays, or getting the car through its MOT. It’s easy to get caught out, isn’t it? Suddenly, you’re faced with a big bill and you’re scrambling to find the money. That’s where sinking…
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Start Small
We all know how it is. The money runs out before the month does, and saving feels impossible. But even when things are tight, there are usually small ways to find a bit extra. Imagine building a sandcastle… every grain counts. The Money Part: Start Small, It All Adds Up Let’s see where small, regular…
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Automate Your Savings
How to Save Money Without Even Thinking About it We all know saving money is important. But sometimes it feels like a chore. Life gets busy and before we know it payday has come and gone, but we haven’t saved a penny. What if there was a way to save money without even having to…
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Setting Goals
How to Create a Savings Goal We all have dreams, whether it’s a dream holiday, a new home, or a comfortable retirement. But dreams don’t become reality by wishing alone. They require planning and, often, saving. Let’s explore how to turn your dreams into achievable saving goals and make them a reality. The Money Part:…