I came across this idea surfing the great big interweb recently.  Saving money in a jar – nothing new there I hear you say, but there’s a difference….

The amount of money I put in each week matches the week number that we are on in the year.  For example, I will start next week which will be Week 1, so I’ll put €1 in the jar.  Week 2 will be €2 and so on until Week 52 and yes, that week will be the costliest at €52.  If I do this I will have over €1300 in the jar by the end of the year.  Nice?

Now, I can hear you saying many things….

1.  Cool idea – yes I agree.

2.  I am sensible Fiona.  I have savings and don’t need to resort to a jar– well go you!  However, not everyone is this diligent…