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Seven mid-year money habits

New financial year, new money energy: right now is the perfect time to make some mid-year money resolutions and set up the habits that will help you get there.

Whether you're keen to pay off debt, grow your savings or simply want to feel like you’re in control of your money and not the other way around, the secret lies in small habits, done regularly.

Reach Your Savings Goals

Savings are a central component of your financial health. But it can be difficult to stay motivated to set money aside, and many find themselves struggling with this.

Fortunately, setting clear and achievable financial goals can make the process less painful and help you hit your targets sooner.

Set and forget your savings – and watch them grow!

Discover how much easier it can be to reach your savings goals when you break your big savings target into small achievable steps

Then you can set and forget by automatically transferring money from each pay into an Essential Saver account. Sit back and watch your money grow.

Organise your money and grow your savings

Bucketing your savings means dividing your money into separate accounts earmarked for specific goals

It’s a smart savings strategy that helps you reach your goals faster because when your savings are squirreled away, they’re less likely to be spent on other things.

Here are some tips on how to save money

These five rules work whether you want to save a little or a lot.

Living costs are on the rise, but that doesn’t mean you should give up having savings goals.