10/20/30 a Week Savings Group

There was a savings group swap in 2012 and the goal was to save $1 the first week, $2 the second week and so on. The final amount saved would have been $1378. Some saved $26.50 a week, so they would have an easier amount each week to put away. Some saved in jars in their houses and some (like me) moved it to my savings account so I wouldn't be tempted to order dinner in!

I thought I would simplify it for 2013 - you choose the amount you can save - $10, $20, or $30 dollars a week. You'll be looking at $520 at the end of the year, or $1040 or $1560.

The swap part is that next December, you send your partner an email describing how much you saved, your final total and what your plans for the money are. You can keep in touch throughout the year if you like, but you will be rated in December. It's a long commitment but there is a pot of gold at the end of it.

So start 2013 with a goal - an achievable goal - and next December, you'll be happy that you did.

All the usual Swap-bot rules apply - members in good standing, etc. If someone wants to start a kids' version, go right ahead. This is a swap to give something to yourself so go for it!