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New year, new savings goals? These low-lift habits can help you consistently boost your savings throughout 2026:

  1. Start specific | Turn lofty plans into manageable milestones and track your progress month to month. Example: “Save $1,000” becomes “Save $20 per week.”
  2. Automate | Recurring transfers take human error out of the equation, allowing your savings to seamlessly grow in the background.
  3. Take advantage of high-yield savings | Choose an account with a competitive return, like Coastal Credit Union’s High Yield Savings Account (member eligibility required), and watch your money grow.

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