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Have you got an idea of what would be Best 4 U in the future? The first step to saving is to have a savings plan. We’ve created three activities for you to do at home to get your savings habit off to a great start. Look at the options below and pick at least one to get you started!
Check It
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Check to see how much money you have saved already, dust off the savings tin or check your bank account. Can you get a banking app on your phone to check more regularly or do you need to set up a bank account? You could do research into opening one.
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Draw It
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Draw a picture of something that you would like to save for and put it on your desk, in your wallet, pin board or somewhere else where you’ll see it regularly. If you don’t want to draw it, why not create a collage or print a picture of your goal.
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Calculate It
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Calculate how much you could save. Look at your current spending habits. Is there something you buy regularly that you could cut from your budget to save that money instead? If so, how much can you save and how long will it take to reach your goal?
Example: If you cut back on buying chicken and chips (£1.50) on the way home twice a week for 3 months (average of 4 weeks in a month), you would save £36.00!
Example: If you cut back on buying chicken and chips (£1.50) on the way home twice a week for 3 months (average of 4 weeks in a month), you would save £36.00!
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