The "Save 12k in 2017" Thread!

Fruittea

sam_m wrote: »

how can you save this much, i only have 85 pound in my bank account. i have autism, 24 and i don't understand savings or anything even if i do find a job i will only be getting about 150 a month so how on earth can people save 12,000

Hi Sam
I agree with Westie. I've been a saver for over 50 years - since my Gran used to keep her thrupenny bits for me as pocket money. I used to enjoy going to the Post Office and getting my little book stamped when I paid the money in.
Now I'm retired but I do some part time jobs - I don't count my pension as I live off that but I count all the earnings any gifts and money off vouchers I get. It just happens that I was given £5k in January towards a car and then a savings account matured in February.
It sounds a bit odd but I keep a small notebook and fill it in every day. Just as I'm looking I see I saved 95p in Ocado and £3 from Check Out Smart - even the tiny amounts add up and when someone gives me a gift like a bunch of daffs (yesterday) I estimate the price and count that as a saving - why not give it a try you might surprise yourself when you see how little things can count as a saving for you.

frugal90

Declaring £2878.80, for Feb. I am number 151 .
55% savings rate, this month. Well done all.
Frugal

jacci45

No 56, £1145.53 this month so now on £1691.78.

sam_m

I know its not much but by Xmas 2017 i would like to have at least £2000 in my bank account, my situation might have changed with work by then but i would like to work to that goal, is that ok?

jennyjj

sam_m wrote: »

I know its not much but by Xmas 2017 i would like to have at least £2000 in my bank account, my situation might have changed with work by then but i would like to work to that goal, is that ok?

Sam, Matey,
YOU DECIDE! YOU!
I've read your other thread and for you this is an ambitious target. You don't need my approval or anyone else's approval. YOU already know what is possible.

Now either do it, or don't do it.

If you succeed, that's an achievement. Achievements are good. But TRYING, REALLY GIVING YOUR BEST SHOT, is much much better.

You have your answer. Catch you at XMas for your update.

jennyjj

sam_m wrote: »

how can you save this much, i only have 85 pound in my bank account. i have autism, 24 and i don't understand savings or anything even if i do find a job i will only be getting about 150 a month so how on earth can people save 12,000

There are people here who have much more monthly income than you (or I). Set your own target and judge your own success or failure. No-one else's business.

Lolly88

Not a good update this month. Some unexpected hugely expensive costs came up meaning I've had to dip into my savings. So my figure for this month is -£4904.48. Definitely not going to get to 12k this year as it's going to take me months just to get back to where I was. But I'm not going to change the target as I have no idea what I will be able to achieve overall this year.

Cottage_Economy

#129 declaring £343 for February.

You're all so inspiring:T

Pennypenny_2

#87 checking in!


I have managed £1040.91 this month.


Next month will be dire - I have a huge credit card bill coming in...!

Sebrof89

#13 with a disappointing update for February. With a couple birthdays and a new car I'm declaring £353.31. Fingers crossed for a better month in march if I'm going to get back on track.

S89