Q&A with Steve – GYG $100 winner, October
What are you saving for?
We’re just setting money aside for emergencies, anything that comes up. We have several accounts–one for emergencies, one for savings, one for retirement.
What steps are you taking to save each month?
Any time we get a large bonus or amount from, say, a stock cash-out, it goes straight into our savings account. Anything left over goes to bills.
What is your biggest obstacle when you’re trying to keep a consistent savings plan?
Right now we have two houses. We’re in the process of selling one of them so that’s our biggest obstacle when it comes to saving. There are a lot of expenses and the rent isn’t covering the mortgage. Once it’s sold, hopefully we can save more.
Has the current economy affected your savings plan at all?
I think we’ve been good about saving so right now, thankfully, we’re OK.
Do you have any savings tips for other ‘Grow Your Green’ savers?
Put a little away each day, even if it’s just a few dollars. It may not seem like a lot but that money really does add up pretty quickly.
