The 52-Week Savings Challenge (Save $1,378 in a Year)

Saving money is easier when it's a game. The 52-week savings challenge turns building an emergency fund into a simple, satisfying habit — and by year's end you've saved over $1,300 almost painlessly.

How the 52-week challenge works

Week 1 you save $1, week 2 you save $2, and so on up to $52 in the final week. Total: $1,378. Prefer it steadier? Save the same amount weekly, or flip it (start with the big weeks while motivation is high).

Make it stick

Automate a weekly transfer, or use a printable tracker you color in — the visual progress is what keeps most people going. Our Savings Challenge Printable gives you a checklist to mark off each week.

Related: How Much Should You Save Each Month?

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