6 Tips for Successful Savings

6 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SAVINGS

A few small changes can have a big impact on your financial future. With these six simple tips, you can be on your way toward financial success!

• Set a goal. The first step is to establish a realistic savings goal. Consider your expenses, make a budget and determine how much you can put away each month.

• Track your spending. Hold yourself to the budget you’ve set by tracking your expenses. Consider using websites that segment your spending so you can easily see what areas if any, you are going over budget then adjust accordingly.

• Pay yourself first. Arrange to have a specific amount transferred to your savings account every pay period. If you wait till the end of the month to see what's leftover, you are less likely to save.

• Consult a banker. Stop by your local LifeStore Bank and speak with a banker about which of our accounts and services would best suit your saving needs.

• Consider investments. For long-term goals, such as saving for a home or retirement, look into bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and stocks.

• Set up automatic bill pay. Although 97 percent of Americans pay their bills on time, some consumers find themselves paying late fees. Set up automatic bill pay so you’re never paying more than you have to.

At LifeStore Bank, the hometown bank, we want you to be safe and informed.

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