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Set It and Forget It: Automating Your Savings

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Automatic savings means you preauthorize regular moves from checking into a separate account or investment. This setup—via recurring transfers, direct deposit splits, or apps that round up purchases—lets you pay yourself first with minimal effort. You’ll see steady progress toward goals and fewer missed chances to save. Separating cash reduces temptation to spend. Melanie Lockert, …