The "Save 12k in 2015' Thread!

ViktorOnopko

secondtoughest wrote: »

The amount you guys are saving, do you plan to keep it in savings at the end of the year or is it 'for something'?

Mine is toward buying my first property so a couple of years of hard saving required!

lalman

I hope I don't bore anyone with my post here - but I am just reflecting on the posts and questions being asked.

How can I save?

I have always been a saver, my first few jobs were 17-20k and I managed to put away money each month by living with folks, and living a life style more accustomed to a student than a young adult.

My salary has significantly gone up since then and I have maintained that life style, so the proportion of my salary I put into savings (although I don't live with my folks anymore) has gone up... I agree with earlier posters, unless your earning a very very low wage, there is always opportunities to save money.

Why am I saving?

I think everyone has there own goals right? It seems to me a lot of people saving for a home, nest egg, retirement... I am saving for financial independence. I want to be in a position to pick and choose when I work. For me that would be ace. I am doing this by buying rental properties and attempting to eventually live on there cashflow but I am still a long way off... but its all about 1 step at a time :-)

cheexy

£630 saved for January. Will update my signature and send the form

mrssjs

First week update and I'm around the £310 mark saved. Just waiting for Tesco interest to be added and that should be me for this month. I did have another £250 earmarked, but just opened an M&S regular saver and saving that £250 for next month's deposit

wilf55

Hi I would love to join you guys. £6000 please

Not sure how Im going to do it but will give it a go. Thanks and good luck

BornToTravel

Could I please join. starting at 3k again this year.

Gem-gem

£200 transferred across to 2 different saving accounts.

slowlyfading

Spreadsheet and front page updated

TheGlobe

£11.50 added to my fund today.

missthrifty

Hi £125 transferred to savings account this week. It's a start ! Planning to make more payments this month.