Save $1000

How I did it: with 80%+ of each pay check saved took 4 months to complete. I worked for 4 months and lived off of my tips.  I splurged here and there but mostly just was wise with my money. Ate at home, packed a lunch, mended clothes.. Read how I did it…

How I did it: 1) MAKE A BUDGET - figure out ahead of time where all your money is going and how much you want to be saving from each paycheck.  Decide where you are spending money that you can scale back on a little in order to help you meet your saving goals. 2) SET UP DIRECT DEPOSIT - you can set it up for multiple accounts, so definitely do so.  Have the amount that you decided you need to live on deposited to your checking, and have every… Read how I did it…

How I did it: Every single week I take out at least 20% of my paycheck, sometimes even more.  I know that it sounds like a lot, but if you budget carefully you will see that its plenty.  And trust me, my paycheck isn't that big, I don't make that much.  But I make enough to save a bit, spend a bit, enjoy a bit and be monetarily worry free.  (except for the debt which I am trying to payoff) Read how I did it…

How I did it: I saved as much as possible by Eating out less Walking instead of driving/taxi Cutting soft drinks out of my diet Getting cash out of the bank when I got paid instead of using my cards. Leaving your cards at home saves A LOT! Read how I did it…

How I did it: Wow, just realized that I actually finished this.  I was just scrolling down my list and remembered that I'd accomplished this.It's not as hard as you might think you just have to be patient and have a little self-control.  Every paycheck I got I put half of it into savings.  I did that for a few weeks and it eventually added up to $1000+  There were some days when I reeeeally wanted to dip into my savings but I never … Read how I did it…