Learn to put 10% of your spending money away first, even if it's just 10% of your pocket change. Over time, small amounts compound and you will be more secure in your ability to handle an unexpected expense.
You won't even miss it! I recently tried this with my "walking around" money each week. I take $4 out of my money as soon as I receive it — and amazingly enough, didn't notice a shortfall at the end of the week. $4 is not much, but I now have nearly $100 tucked neatly away!
Make the transfer into savings your first transaction out of your monthly income. This will do two things; it will force you to establish a realistic savings goal, and it will take that money off the table.
There are quite a few automatic savings plans. Your bank could automatically transfer money from your checking account into a savings account or certificate of deposit (CD). You can establish an account with a mutual fund family and do an automatic transfer into a mutual fund |
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