Start saving with small amounts

It makes sense to start saving with small amounts. The most important thing is the habit: when your savings are transferred automatically, they build up without you noticing.

You will need

• A bank account
• Your own budget or an estimate of your expenses

Steps

1. Set a goal

   Think about what you are saving for: a buffer, a holiday, a home or the long term.

2. Start with a buffer

3. Open a separate savings account

4. Set up an automatic transfer

5. Collect round-ups

6. Increase the amount

7. Move on to long-term saving

8. Track your progress

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