New Year, New Me with the Money Saving Challenge
It’s about that time for “New Year, New Me” Resolutions. Well let’s kick off 2018 with this Money Saving Challenge. This is the easiest money saving guide I’ve seen and it’s so easy to do, just need to stay committed.
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After reading the money saving challenge above, made me think about all the money I’ve spent and wasted over the past year. I know going into 2018, my biggest goal is to cut back of wasteful spending of money throughout the year and set personal goals for myself for money saving.
These apps work with phones, tablets & computers. I know have all of them and use them monthly. I’ve saved lots of money and earned a good penny in cash back. I have a few blog posts on these topics: Chrome Extensions Apps, these apps & those apps.
Focus on Money Saving in 2018
- Set aside $50 each paycheck or $100 each month from my paycheck. Before paying any bills, set aside some cash or even after paying bills, before blowing it on useless things. I need to really build my savings account, so I’m not struggling to live paycheck to paycheck.
- Collect all of my medical bills together and PAY THEM OFF! Yea, seems easy right, try not having insurance for two years, they kinda add up. I need to contact each place and set up a plan to pay off at least like $5-$10. Something is better than nothing, sometimes they even work with you. Doesn’t hurt until you try!
- Do you know how hard it is to build credit without credit? It’s the real struggle. I had credit back in 2006, then never did anything until now. It looks horrible for the credit. I’ve also NEVER owned a credit card, which I think is a good thing. So I started small and got a Kohl’s charge card with a small spending limit, starting small.
With these simple tasks, I really think I am going to do better than I have in the past. It also helps to have a steady good paying job, which also I haven’t had in awhile either. So it’s a win-win all around.
What are some money saving goals you have for 2018?
i really dont have any saveing goals for this year i just do the best that i can with every thing
Wow, I like this. I think part of the problem with getting people to save is letting them know where to start. I’m going to share this with some friends who are working on reducing debt this year.
Great focus on saving money, this is a nice plan to base it on
I am up for the challenge! I need to save more money this year.
i need this, i am going to take control of my finances this year!
This is a great article. I love the tips you have!
Some good tips, thanks very much!
Thanks for the tips and advise. This was a great article.
We are saving up for an Alaskan cruise for our 30th wedding anniversary. We are setting aside $400 a month to pay for it.
Interesting post with some great info.
These are really great and easy tips!
I wish I had the “means” to do this, but no regular income!
There are some great tips hear!!
Judy Cox
I like this challenge. definitely something I need to start now
I love the 30% savings each month! This will add up over time. Cute graphics.
These are amazing tips and it shows how small changes can really add up to huge amounts over time!
Thanks for sharing – this is a really neat detailed budget and plan that inspires me! I hope to max out savings in my Roth IRA this year 🙂
I plan on saving on groceries by buying only what I need and wasting less.
We are retired, so are not too focused on long-term savings like we were before we retired. This year, I am looking to buy less, and use up the stuff I have!
I really don’t have any savings goals since I am fairly comfortable (though I wouldn’t say wealthy). I think that many people are just so caught up in today that they don’t think about saving for tomorrow.
Thanks for the great tips. Being a single mom and trying to save money is a challenge.
Useful, especially since I love to save.
As I do not work due to a health issue I watch every penny I spend.
Wow! Some really cool techniques here!
I have no debt. My house is paid off. I try to save every month.
slehan at juno dot com
This seems like a great money saving plan for the year.
Saving is so important! Thanks for sharing.
These are great ideas and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
I do not have any money saving tips for this year but maybe I should
My first goal for saving money is to get my hands on some of it.
Always nice to have a few goals and save a dime here and there.
we need to make enough money to save and pay our bills, right now it isn’t possible 🙁
Good luck with the challenge, Natalie!
My goal is just to save where I can. Thanks for these great tips.
I like the idea of taking 30-day breaks from the splurges we have (that really do add up every month).
I have started back up couponing to get my stock pile back up. It helps so much it is crazy. I used to be into it but stopped for like the last 6 months of 2017 and now looking back at my grocery bills its crazy.
My husband has an automatic savings plan through work where it is automatically taken out of his paycheck
I like doing money challenges annually. Having a goal helps me save more.