How to save money, step by step

Videos in this playlist

1. 1Ways to Save - No-Frills Money SkillsFederal Reserve Bank of St. LouisPlay from here Loop
2. 2Saving vs Investing: The Smartest Place For Your Money | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
3. 3How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save? (With Data)Humphrey YangPlay from here Loop
4. 4How Much You Should ACTUALLY SaveThe Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop
5. 5Learn how to Save Like Mike this America Saves Week— consumerfinance.govcfpbvideoPlay from here Loop
6. 6Grow Your Savings With These 10 Budgeting Tips | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
7. 7How to Do a 52-week Money Challenge | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
8. 8What You Need To Know About CDs (Certificates of Deposit)NerdWalletPlay from here Loop
9. 9CD Accounts Explained | Finance 101NerdWalletPlay from here Loop
10. 10CD Ladder Explained: 3 Strategies To Increase Your Savings | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
11. 11Financial Tips for Military Families: SavingFINRAPlay from here Loop
12. 12How Can I Save Money on Groceries?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
13. 136 Strategic Ways to Save on Groceries | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
14. 14Cut the cost of your supermarket shopMoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
15. 15Cut the cost of cookingMoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
16. 16How to switch gas and electric supplierMoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
17. 17How to use less energyMoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
18. 18How Can I Avoid Hidden Fees?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
19. 19How Your Cellphone Is Ripping You Off!Two CentsPlay from here Loop
20. 20I Saved by Switching to a Budget Cell Phone Plan - Should You? | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
21. 21How Eating Out Keeps You Poor!Two CentsPlay from here Loop
22. 22How Cars Keep You POOR!Two CentsPlay from here Loop
23. 23The Hidden Cost of Joining a GymTwo CentsPlay from here Loop
24. 24How Social Media Keeps You Poor!Two CentsPlay from here Loop
25. 25How to stop spending money on the goMoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
26. 2611 Creative Ways To Save Even More Money | The Financial DietThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
27. 2711 Money-Saving Domestic Habits You Should Master | The Financial DietThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
28. 285 Small Changes That Save Me 20% Of My IncomeThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
29. 296 Ways You’re Losing Money Without Realizing It | The Financial DietThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
30. 303 Lessons From My No-Buy Year That Totally Changed My FinancesThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
31. 31Does Using Only Cash Work For Saving Money? Here's What Happened | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
32. 32What To Buy Every Month To Save | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop

How much of my income should I save?

There is no single right number. Many educators suggest starting with any amount you can repeat every payday, even a small one, then raising it as debts shrink or income grows. The habit matters more than the size at first. Automating a transfer on payday makes it much easier to keep going.

How do I use RepeatWatch to turn tips into habits?

Watch one cost area at a time, such as food or energy, and slow the video to 0.75× while you write down the changes you will try. Save each tip on keys 1–9 so you can jump back to it, and replay the playlist on repeat while you cook or tidy.