And, maybe learn about the Fibonacci Sequence which has so many implications in life, mathematics, art, and plants. I loved this whole formula as a kid and passed on the love to my kiddo. It is a beautiful way to look at the organization of life itself.
Your savings plan won’t be quite as sophisticated as this sequence but it’s an idea just to think about saving some more. I love this idea and hope you’ll try it! FYI:
The Fibonacci sequence is the series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. For example, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, …
https://www.imaginationstationtoledo.org/about/blog/the-fibonacci-sequence
The following is from an email sent by my bank:
Start the 52-Week Savings Challenge!
Happy New Year! Ready to kick off 2025 with a fun and achievable financial goal? Start the 52-Week Savings Challenge! Each week, deposit an amount that matches the week of the year—$1 in week 1, $2 in week 2, $3 in week 3, and so on for 52 weeks! By the end of the year, you’ll have saved $1,378.00! For those that are math challenged:
| Week / Amount | Week / Amount |
| 1 | 27 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 33 |
| 8 | 34 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 40 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 44 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 1378 |
It’s the perfect way to build your savings step by step and make 2025 your most financially rewarding year yet.
Here are some tips to make it even simpler:
💡 Automate weekly transfers.
🎯 Save for a specific goal.
📈 Use a tracker to stay motivated.
Ready to take on the challenge? Your future self will thank you!
And, you might have enough money to do something fun by the end of the year. Good luck and I’d love to hear how it works for you. Love and big hugs to all.
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