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It can feel really hard to know where to start, however, as others have said, putting little bits aside to start with can be helpful, and budgeting can be a great way of planning this out. Has anyone had a go at the e-learning we made with MyBnk? Modules are in 10 minute chunks, so really easy to learn some great skills: https://www.themix.org.uk/get-involved/skill-up
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When I was 21 I didn't have any savings. That was partly because I had just spent them all when I went travelling. I have always been someone who spends money on experiences and if something in the present looks like it will be fun then I won't mind spending money on it. It's only in the past 4-5 months that I've actually started saving some. A useful app that has helped me to start the habit of saving money is Moneybox, check it out if you're interested
I'm finding it real tricky especially bus fair and everything considered I'm definitely planning on moving out for uni!
I've always been in that position @Shaunie worried about if I save enough compared to others, as I don't get very much it can go pretty quick due to needing things and enjoying having money to actually spend haha
I save bits by in case it needs to be borrowed, if I run out of bits or if my shoes break unexpectedly etc.
Everyone's different and I think there's a fine line like we should save for what we need and put some away but you can save too much I think there's nothing wrong treating yourself to something nice