222 | How Much Should You Save Each Month? The Answer No One Talks About

Have you ever set a savings goal and then quietly stopped following it? Maybe you told yourself you would save five hundred dollars a month, but life happened and you dipped into it, skipped a month, or decided the number was just too high to be realistic.The problem usually isn't your discipline. It's that the number didn't match your actual life.In this episode, I'm breaking down why so many savings goals fail before they ever get started and why chasing a "should" number almost always backfires. I also share how one of my clients finally stopped raiding her savings account once we made one simple shift to her plan.If you've ever felt behind because you're not saving as much as you think you should be, this episode is for you.In this episode you'll learn...[00:01:47] Why the habit of saving matters more than the amount you start with[00:02:10] What "fake math" is and how it sneaks into even the most well-intentioned budgets[00:05:00] Why starting with a smaller savings goal can actually get you further than going big[00:08:45] How stopping and restarting affects the way you see yourself as someone who can manage money[00:11:30] The mindset shift that helps you start thinking like a saver — even if you've never been one[00:14:20] How to figure out a savings number that's actually based on your life, not someone else's rule[00:16:50] Why your savings goal has to account for how you really spend, not just how you plan to spendTune into this episode of Money Files to learn how to choose a savings amount you can actually stick to so you can finally trust yourself with your money. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/how-much-should-you-save-each-month-the-answer-no-one-talks-about/ Links mentioned in this episode…Set up a call | Financial Coach Washington, DC | Wealth Over NowDownload my FREE spending plan