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The three A's of saving

Saving money can be as easy as these three steps — attach, automate and accelerate.

Attach your savings goal.

Attaching your savings goal to something important to you increases your likelihood of success.

  • Create a SMART goal.

    Saving just to save isn't enough. Set a SMART goal (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound) to help you save for things like a down payment for a house or next year's vacation fund.

  • Visualize your savings.

    Forming great savings habits starts with being able to imagine and see what it is you're saving for.

Automate your savings.

Consider direct deposit, automated transfers or payroll withholding.

Accelerate your savings.

Increase your savings over time to achieve your goals even faster.

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