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Check out the FDIC's Money Smart program SAVING TIPS 1. Consider needs versus wants. Think about the items you purchase on a regular basis. These add up. Where can you save? • Do you eat out at restaurants a lot? • Can you cut back on daily expenses, such as coffee, candy, soda, or cigarettes? • Do you have services you do not really need, such as cable television or a cell phone? 2. Direct deposit or automatic transfer to savings. • When you get paid, put a portion in savings through direct deposit or automatic transfer. • If you have a checking account, you may sign up to have money moved into your savings account every month. What you do not see you do not miss! • You may purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through payroll deduction. 3. Pay your bills on time. This saves the added expense of: • Late fees. • Extra finance charges. • Disconnection fees for utilities such as phone or electricity. • Fees to reestablish connection if your service is disconnected. • The cost of eviction. • Repossession. • Bill collectors. 4. If you use check-cashing stores regularly, you might pay $3 to $5 for each check you cash. This can easily add up to several hundred dollars in fees every year. Consider opening a checking account at a bank or credit union. 5. If you would like more information about checking accounts, see "banking" 6. If you get a raise or bonus from your employer, save that extra money. 7. If you have paid off a loan, keep making the monthly payments to yourself. You can save or invest the money for your future goals. 7. If you receive cash as a gift, save at least part of it. 8. Avoid debt that does not help build long-term financial security. For example, avoid borrowing money for things that do not provide financial benefits or that do not last as long as the loan. Examples include: a vacation, clothing, and dinners out in restaurants. Examples of debt that helps build long-term financial security include: • Paying for college education (for you or your child) • Buying or remodeling a house • Buying a car to get to work 9. Save your change at the end of the day. Take that change and deposit it into the bank every week or month. 10. When you get a tax refund, save as much of it as possible. 11. If you decide to make investments, do your homework. Know what you are investing in. Get professional advice if you need it. You should have enough money in savings to pay for 2 to 6 months of expenses in case of emergency. Make sure you have an emergency savings account before considering investing in nondeposit products. |