Save

Examining your spending habits may seem a little unpleasant at first, but take a look at it this way: If you glanced in the mirror and found some of your hair astray, you would do something to fix it. The same applies to your financial profile — only your finances are far more important. In this lesson, you will learn to distinguish between your financial needs and wants, track your spending, live within your means, and map out a spending plan. You’ll also start to recognize the impact your financial decisions have on others around you.

Needs vs Wants

What do you spend, what do you spend it on – and why?

Track Spending

Some tips on how to follow your money.

Within Your Means

How to spend less than you make.

Your Plan

Develop a well-thought-out spending plan you can use on an ongoing basis. 

Your Impact

Your financial decisions don’t only affect you and your immediate family.

Your Bank

Do you know the best way to get the most out of your bank?

Savings Options

There are many options to consider when you set out to save and grow your money.

Risk and Return

When it comes to savings, risk and return are important concepts.

Your Goals

A good first step for successful saving is to set a goal and write it down. 

Track Savings

There’s no better way to reach your goals than to be disciplined about paying attention to them.

Start Young

The earlier you start putting money away, the more money you’ll have down the road.

Pay Yourself First

If you pay yourself first you won’t be tempted to shortchange your savings goals