7 Tips to Start Saving Today

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Research shows that most Americans don’t have enough savings to cover an unexpected emergency. There’s no time like the present to start putting money aside for financial security in the future.

Here are a few tips to help you get started.

7 Tips to Start Saving Today

  1. If you’re a beginner, start small. Even if you start by saving a small amount, focus on the fact that you’re saving something. Celebrate the $5 you stash away each week: It will add up to $260 by the end of the year. As long as you continue to build, you’ll establish the habit of saving and build a strong foundation for the future.
  2. Set up automatic transfers. Schedule monthly or even weekly transfers from your checking account to your savings account. Better yet, divide your paycheck between your accounts so that the allotted amount goes straight to savings. You’ll save without thinking, plus it’s harder to miss what was never there in the first place!
  3. Evaluate your purchases. Keep your goals in mind when making a purchase. Does that new pair of shoes line up with the dream vacation you’ve been saving for? The home renovation? Keeping tabs on each purchase you will help put your saving goals into perspective — and pump the brakes on impulse spending.
  4. Budget for your savings. Keep track of your expenses by figuring out how much you think you’ll spend each month, versus how much you actually The difference should go into your savings account. Or, you can work backward: Start with your salary and take out your expenses. Direct whatever is left to your savings account.
  5. Try an anti-budget. If the word “budget” sounds a lot like the word “diet” to you, try another method for saving smart. Pull your savings off the top of each paycheck, then spend the rest. You will only need to know how much you can afford to save each month (a good rule of thumb is 10% of your income), then you can automatically transfer that amount to savings and live off what’s left.
  6. Set realistic goals. If your new saving habits are too strict, you’re less likely to stick with them. Don’t undo all your hard work! Create small rewards for yourself along the way, like a nice dinner when your savings account hits a certain amount. Saving money does not have to be a miserable experience.
  7. Participate in your company’s 401k retirement savings fund (if offered). Savings grow faster because it’s not taxed until it’s used later. Often, the company contributes to the fund as well. Keep in mind these are long-term savings and could be more costly if used in the short-term.
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We are growing!

Imagine the possibilities. At Midwest Community, we are well-known for advancing our employees and promoting from within at all levels of the organization. Take the first step in starting your career and grow with us!

Float Member Service Representatives may have days scheduled at any location (Defiance, Bryan, Napoleon). Computer literacy is required and cash handling or banking experience is preferred.

Starting pay is $17.44 an hour
$19.62 an hour after 180 days of service
$21.79 an hour after 1 year of service

Please see the job overview for a list of duties. Resumes may be submitted to Andrew Scharlacken at ascharlacken@midcomm.org and are kept on file for one year.

All are welcome. Midwest Community Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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