Be the saver you want to be
If you already have some savings, how often do you check on them to make sure they’re helping you achieve your goals? Here are some tips to help you make the most of the money you’ve put away.
Take some time to think about your finances
Could you save more than you do now?
Goals to help you go further
Having targets to aim for means you’re more likely to achieve them. Here’s some tips for setting new goals.
Stay in control
Feeling like you’re in control of your finances is great for being able to push ahead with building your savings.
Can you beat your savings goal?
Think about getting there earlier.
How good would it feel if you got to your goal a few months or even a year sooner? Taking a few minutes a month to manage your finances could help you stay on top of your savings and reach your goal faster.
These ideas could help you speed up your savings:
What do I do now?
Finding the right accounts can be confusing but making sure you do can help you get the most out of your money. It gives you somewhere to set aside a pot of money that isn’t your day-to-day current account and can make sure your savings are earning a good rate of interest.
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Simon’s Story
I’ve always had a passion for cars, specifically military vehicles, so when a farmer was selling an old military jeep for £150 I knew it was for me – even though it needed a lot of restoration. Since then I’ve put some money away each month in a Dudley Building Society monthly regular saver account, and any money I have received, such as for birthdays and Christmas, I have added to my ‘jeep restoration’ savings pot. These savings, which have grown over many years, means I am now getting close to the dream of having my jeep in full working order.
Simon Sage, Dudley