Pays Yourself First, Budget?

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Kristen O.

Warning: The method I use is perhaps a bit risky for some; especially those who are tempted to spend.

For me, I find it helps to have my paycheck go directly into my savings account. This way, I really have to debate whether I want to purchase something that is not in my budget because the money is "not there" [in my checking account]. (A set amount is transferred to my checking 1-2 weeks before my credit card payment is due, and I pay in full each month).

It takes quite a bit of discipline and planning this way, but I find that I can save about 13%-20% of my paycheck each month this way. I'll set intermittent savings goals to give me an idea on when I "have enough" to splurge [a set amount] on the purchases that I have been debating, and different savings accounts to make sure I do not dip into savings that have already been assigned to other goals.

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Tishyra A.

Even with this stimulus check. I am still paying myself first. It's important.

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Shana G.

It is hard and simple. You have to know your monthly expenses and then in a direct deposit the goal amount into another account for yourself. But be reasonable.

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