My challenge to save 4k

newsaver12

I'm not the best at saving so am going to use this thread to log how i am doing.
My aim is to save 4k by Oct 2013. I know i can do it If i put my mind to it. My ptoblem is unecessary spending so i am going to have to work on that If i want to achieve my goal.

Saving now - £881.70

Still to go - £3118.30

gothrockchic1

Welcome! You have plenty of time to do this in. I would recommend a plan of action and a few goals but your off to a great start!

mandatory

Good luck! It's worth going through your unnecessary spending and seeing what can be cut, and make use of all of the advice regarding shopping here. You can definitely do it!

newsaver12

Thanks guys! I've decided on aiming for small achievable amounts of £500 at a time then transfering it to my ISA and starting again to save another £500. I'm hoping that this will give me a sense of achievement and will make me feel like i am seeing results quickly. Fingers crossed everything goes to plan and i will try and update as often as possible

newsaver12

Plan for the week - only eat what is in the house (until Tesco order arrives on friday) and put £20 fuel in the car (required for work) - no other spending allowed!

Sold a dress on ebay for £20 and an unopened toy garage for £26. Have transferred the £20 to savings and will be doing the same with the £26 when payment has been received.

I'd be grateful for any tips from experienced savers?

newsaver12

Current Balance - 915.31

Left to go - 3084.69

Hasn't been the best week for saving as it has been my daughters birthday! Luckily we only have one so no more birthdays until after the savings target of october 2013!

bowong1999

Great, how much you can save per month?