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Your New Year's Resolution: Save More Money
5 Steps to Help You Achieve Your Goal
By Gregory Thomas
Are you planning on a New Year's resolution to start saving more money in the new year?
Like any resolution, unless you take some action, nothing will ever change. For example, if your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, you WILL have to change a few eating habits and/or exercise regularly. If your goal is to quit smoking, then you WILL need to make an honest effort to stop smoking.
Point is, when you have something to strive for, saving money becomes 10 times easier. This goal is something you really want, so you will do what is necessary to be successful.
Once you have a tangible goal to work toward, establish an amount you will need to reach. Or how much is your goal going to cost?
For example:
- A new car stereo system – $200 to $700, depending on quality.
- A trip to Vegas – $350 to $1800, depending on distance/hotel/gambling habits.
Start off just a week at a time. Decide how much you need to save per week in order to reach your goal. Use these tips to help save money each and every week:
