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2026 Money Saving Tips
Daily FT
|January 29, 2026
THERE is a new financial feeling to this year so far.
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What we need to know is how to save money daily. From anyone simply looking for the most effective 2026 money-saving tips to those putting real plans in place for building a financial buffer, we're all entering the era of the 'intentional consumer'. Today, it's the small, daily habits that are your strongest saving weapon.
Making 2026 your financial year
The people set to win financially aren't necessarily the ones with the highest salaries. They are the ones with the best daily money habits. If you want 2026 to be the year your savings start to make you smile rather than want to scream, then this is your guide to the latest everyday 'ins' of personal finance.
The 'ins': money saving tips to try in 2026
1. Loud budgeting
This story is from the January 29, 2026 edition of Daily FT.
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