The Importance Of Saving Money And Why

May 19, 2023,

Certain seasons dictate that you spend money. Sometimes, lots of it. Gleefully.

Summer and winter, especially.

Summer tends to request that, because of all of the fun you are about to have. Hotel stays. Beach parties. Rental car road trips. Riviera hotels.

Winter typically has different demands. One in particular.

Pay for your heat. Try and stay warm.

To meet these expectations, you must dedicate yourself to an important pathway.

Saving money.

You’ve heard the expression before.

There are spenders and savers. Our suggestion?

Try and be a good saver.

We bank with Bank of America and they have an intriguing savings program. Check it out.

At bankofamerica.com they educate, “Keep the Change^® is an easy way to make everyday purchases part of your savings plan. First, enroll the Bank of America debit card you use for daily purchases.

Pro-tip, use this card for online and recurring payments to collect the most change.

Next, use your card for everyday purchases such as at drug stores, the drive-thru or for an impulsive, must-have online buy. In other words, spend like you normally would.

Finally, we’ll round up your purchase to the nearest dollar amount and transfer the change from your checking account to your savings account — or to a child’s savings account.”

Sounds effective.

Here is the link https://www.bankofamerica.com/deposits/keep-the-change/

Some ideas do not sound fun, but if you save you money, that time period will be far more fun than if you don’t.

It is called retirement. Not really a fun subject and sometimes it seems so far away but for those of us who made it there, even barely, you absolutely want to have money.

Lots of it.

There is nothing sadder than watching documentaries of people who once worked fulltime and are now living out of their cars or vans.

The essence of saving money is not complicated.

Don’t spend more money than you make per month.

Save a certain percentage every month, without any excuses.

We said it was simple. We didn’t say it was easy.

The other aspect that will help you is to save with a purpose.

Are you going to have a big year end party?

Are you going far away for vacation?

Do you want to surprise a loved one with a stupendous gift?

It is all possible, if you start saving.

Now, for a crazy idea.

We have a friend, we will call Tessa.

Tessa has built up friendships in her community by bartering with her neighbors, from babysitting to watering their lawn and garden when her friends go on vacation.

In return, they save their recyclables and give them to her.

Tessa then recycles them and saves every penny. Then when she deposits it at the bank, she “matches” it with a $15 check.

Most of us will not miss $15. True?

Her monthly deposit amounts to around $100.

Think about it. If Tessa doesn’t touch the money, which she doesn’t, she will have $1,200 in her savings account.

And to think, that savings is based upon what people are going to throw away.

We are always looking for more ideas on how to save money.

Let’s walk over to the bookstore.

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The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living: Save Money, Plan Ahead, Pay Off Debt & Live Well Paperback – October 6, 2020

By Daisy Luther (Author)

“These days, more and more people are struggling to survive as their expenses go up, but their incomes do not. Making ends meet and achieving big goals like being debt-free, traveling, or putting your kids through college without loans is even more challenging.

Whether you need to get your finances under control, or you want to achieve some big goals, the strategies to reach them are the same. In The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living, you will find hundreds of fresh ideas for living a life full of joy without spending a lot of money. Learn how to:

Redefine necessities

Set financial goals

Make delicious food on a dime

Teach your kids to handle money

Save money with a Smartphone

And so much more!

This book will change the way you look at money—not having it, spending it, and saving it—to show you how frugality can make your life fulfilling and stress-free.”

Very good point. Living life stress free.

For those of us who spent virtually everything that we made and a crisis came, in terms of paying for it, we were out to sea.

Talk about stressful.

One of the great benefits of saving money, and allowing it to grow, is that it takes so much of your stress away.

Let’s look at one more.

How To Save Money: A Guide to Spending Less While Still Getting The Most Out of Life (-) Hardcover – October 24, 2023

By Ann Russell (Author)

“With the recent cost of living crisis, we are all looking for ways to cut bills and save money. Ann Russell, who is best known as “TikTok’s Auntie”, has lived much of her life on a tight budget, and since energy bills first started rising, has been answering fan’s questions not just about cleaning but about all kinds of ways to economize.

Following on from her first book, How To Clean Everything, in How To Save Money Ann will share her advice on the best ways to save money and cut back in all sorts of areas, covering everything from budgeting to meal planning and reducing food waste, and from tips on spending less each month to the most energy efficient ways to heat your house, do your laundry etc.

Written with Ann’s trademark warmth, humor and understanding, this is a book that will help everyone who is looking to spend less while still getting the most out of life.”

Very good. Has a very practical feel to it with a great sense of humor.

Saving money need not be painful, but if you want to have a more comfortable life, it is very important.

So, do you love summer vacations?

Good. Don’t rely on your credit cards.