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The amount of money you should save each month will vary based on your goals. Here’s what to know.

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It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

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Most people know they should be saving a portion of their income, but they might not grasp all of the benefits of doing so. Saving is an important habit to get into for a number of reasons — it helps [...]

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52-week money saving challenge

Follow this plan of making weekly deposits into your bank account, and you could save $1,378 by the end of the year.

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Ways to save money on a tight budget

Even on a limited budget, small intentional changes can go a long way to help you build a savings cushion and have greater peace of mind.

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