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Workin' on it.
12 hours ago
been doing crazy shift lately…im so tired…but all in the purpose to make this goal happen.
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How to save money
It made me
 "Gives me freedom to live my life!"
How I did it: After my divorce, I decided to go into full savings mode. I knew I never wanted to be in debt again. I simply forced myself to automatically transfer my paycheck into my 401k and several savings accounts. Lessons & tips: Just start doing it. If you don't, there will always be a reason not to. Resources: www.thesimpledollar.com
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It made me
Inspired
How I did it: I find that I am saving a lot of money by making things by hand. I've learned to make my own bagels and pizza dough, sew baby/birthday gifts, garden and make clothes for my daughters.Being more green has also helped. We use less air conditioning, natural cleaners like baking soda and lemons, cloth napkins and paper towels. I also buy things second hand. My favorite new item is a bread machine that I use 3… Read how I did it…
It made me
happy enough:p
How I did it: I did take a savings account and then i'd store money on it every monthevery time whenn i thought i had to much money on my bank or in my wallet i just stored it.and now i've got enough to buy myself a new car! Read how I did it…
It made me
Happy!
How I did it: I started taking my own lunches to work and walking places and keeping whatever I saved in a seperate account which I do not touch.I also started saving my loose change and used that for my shopping instead of wasting it. Read how I did it…
It made me
proud
How I did it: I began putting a 15% of my paycheck into my savings account without fail and it's been great. If you put it in savings right away then you can't spend it! On top of that I've been cutting back on unnecessary things but I still treat myself every now and then. I also began putting all of my change into my piggy bank. At the end of each month I turn it into cash and it's amazing to see how much money accumulates from just change.Remember, … Read how I did it…
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It made me
rich
How I did it: saved saved saved. decided knowing i have 10 grandwhen something goes wrong is wayyy more comforting then having 100 bucks. Read how I did it…
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Budgetting Using Multiple Bank Accounts
1 day ago
In order to track my money better and control spending I opened 3 bank account and split my paycheck among them and set up direct deposit from my work into the accounts.
Account #1: Debt Payment (49%)
Use online payment to pay all my debts from this
account.
Account #2: Savings (22%)
Never touch this account
Account #3: Monthly Expense (29%)
Used this account to get cash or to pay for regular
expense.
It’s working really well because, I only see the money in account #3 and stop spending when there’s nothing left in #3.
Once my debt has been paid off, I will change the direct deposit allocations and used account #1 to save for something else, maybe save money for my niece and nephews.
camhrr setting my profiles up
Untitled
2 days ago
I would really like to save 10-20% of all income I receive to go towards savings and investments.
July 7
2 days ago
I’m hoping to just start saving little bits of extra money from my check because I know I won’t be able to save big chunks of it because of my upcoming bills. But I’m hoping to learn how to use my money more wisely and try to save a pretty good amount because its always good to have some money saved.
good habit
4 days ago
i will open a new savings accout. Save money is a good habit.
i plan to take a trip this year to visit my best friend who lives in shanghai.
i can do it!
chevrettealicia Setting goals.
Update
1 week ago
I’ve saved by holding my change about 90 dollars in less than two month. :)
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in progress and happy
1 week ago
i’m so glad that i have been working on this goal and so far so good…i was able to keep in mind my goal…and overcome temptations that i face everyday :)
also it works hand-in-hand with another goal of mine which is to watch after my diet to get in shape…as i no longer buy desserts after lunch that make me fat and also adds up to my daily expenses…
i’m having that control now…last time my friend told me that she’s going to starbucks and i was able to say no…before i would easily jump in and have coffee…
also last tuesday my friend asked me to come with him to a store that has a lot sale items…i gladly accompanied him… and i decided not to buy anything…i just bought one shirt but not for me but for my friend as i’ll be meeting with her next week on her birthday…
last night i went to the mall and just window-shopped for clothes, as in i tried them on, but i did not buy anything…
so far so good :)
nichee make the most of NOW!!:)
Untitled
1 week ago
ma mnthly expense wud cum up2..
hostl :2500
travel :1000
fud :2000
so dats like 5.5..so il need 6500 4 a mnth..if i can stick to tis..n its pretty gud..shud try ta save were evr possible..like eatn more in d mess..takn d bus etc
empress19 really needs to claim her taxes back!
Hmmm *tut tut*;-P
1 week ago
So far, ive spent approx £100 on just STUFF. Why do i feel bad even though ive saved ALL this money so far… i think its because im so used to being OK with just being strict on myself.
Pay day this Friday, hoping to put in the same amount like last week and NOT take anything out…
pray for me lol
jkn
Whoop whoop!
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No more interest. asks,
“To attend my uncle's wedding in Hawaii, it would cost my husband and I $1000 for both air+hotel for us for three nights. and possibly another $1000 in expense and wedding gift. Should I attend the wedding and use $2000 in our saving?”
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say_yes_to_michigan asks,
“I am having a hard time saving money. Every time I get paid it seems something is due. I really NEED to save money because I have to get an apartment in July. Does anyone have any advice or tips that would help????”
— 2 months ago |
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Cheryl asks,
“Just curious, did anyone know that there is a limit to the amount of times you transfer funds in a Savings Account? I got a 'warning' in the mail, and felt really dumb for not knowing :\ have you ever been penalized or fined for this? I'm scared.”
— 18 months ago |
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Dolly asks,
“what can I do to make extra $$$ for School?? I am 24yrs old”
— 21 months ago |
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nawatramani asks,
“Should I put money in a 401K and save on taxes now or put something in a Roth IRA and save on taxes when I withdraw it?”
— 2 years ago |
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samuel329 asks,
“can you suggest some good sites on this theme?”
— 2 years ago |
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ciara789 asks,
“i like shopping so much especially i like buying rock CDs i really can't help buying them when i saw cds of my fav bands so how to save money???”
— 2 years ago |
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dood5 asks,
“if you don't get your allouence (like me) how do you save money”
— 3 years ago |
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Stephen Frick asks,
“How to Budget and Make it work”
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