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Financial Tips: The 10% Rule Of Saving

Written by Toi Simpkins on Dec 7th, 2009 | Filed under: saving

10% rule of savingSaving money can be a difficult task.  There are so many different vendors vying for your hard earned cash and commercials telling you that you need the latest products that it is very easy to find that you have spent too much of your salary and have not saved any money by the time the month is over.  If this sounds familiar to you, then you may be interested in implementing the 10% rule of saving.

What Is The 10% Rule Of Saving?

The 10% rule of saving is one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are saving money each month and a good way to secure your financial future.  In simple terms, the rule states that every time you are paid an amount of money, 10% of that amount should immediately go into a savings account.  By transferring the money immediately, there is less chance that you will spend the money on unnecessary items.

Ways To Follow The Rule

Many employers have made it easy for their employees to implement the 10% rule of saving in regards to their salary.  Employees that choose to deposit their paychecks into their bank account by direct deposit can list up to three bank accounts for deposits along with a specific percentage for each account.  This allows them to place the 10% that they would like to save directly into their saving account without having to think about it each time they are paid.

If this is not an option at your employment location, there are other simple ways that can be used to follow the 10% rule of saving.  One method is to have your checking and savings accounts at the same banking institution and have them linked so money can easily be transferred between both bank accounts.  With online access to the accounts, the 10% that you would like to save can be taken from the checking account and placed into the savings account with a few clicks of the mouse.

Using the 10% rule of saving will help you increase the balance of your savings account significantly within a short period of time.  The money saved can be used for financial emergencies or high-cost purchases that are needed for the household.  This financial rule of thumb is easy to follow and can dramatically change your financial stability if you stick to the rule.


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