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Life Guidance: Automate Savings

Practically painless ways
to save.
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Simple tips to boost your balance

For most of us, it seems easier to spend than save. But there are some simple steps you can take to make saving automatic – and track steady progress toward your goals.

Set up automatic transfers

Schedule regular, recurring transfers (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) from your checking to savings.

Channel part of your paycheck 

If you have direct deposit, you may be able to split the amount between checking and savings.

Don't miss out on 401(k) savings

Enroll in your employer's 401(k) plan to save toward retirement with every paycheck – plus, many offer matching contributions.

Transform spending into saving

Once you pay off a loan or cancel a service (say, a gym membership), put that same amount into savings instead. 

Round up change into dollars

Use an app that rounds up change from purchases (like Acorns or Chime) and deposits it into a savings or investment account.

Deposit your tax refund

Rather than using your refund as an opportunity to splurge, stash it away in your savings account.

Saving starts here.

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Holiday Club

Between gift-giving, entertaining and traveling, holiday expenses can add up fast. A Holiday Club Savings Account is dedicated to your holiday budget, and makes it easy to plan for seasonal spending gradually rather than all at once.

Start Planning Ahead

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Money Manager Savings

Save for something special in your life. With high yields and the flexibility to deposit or withdraw, a Money Manager Savings account can help you save for a vacation or computer you want. Quarterly dividends help you save even more.

Save for Something Special

Handy calculators keep savings goals in sight.

Wondering how much you should set aside each month to reach your savings goal, or how long it will take? Our convenient online calculators are a great place to start.

Crunch the Numbers