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15 most popular things people are saving for over the next 12 months
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A money app which aims to bring customers the best rates while automatically building their online financial fund has identified the top savings goals for 2022.
Chip is currently on a mission to “build the best savings account in the world” and analysed the goals created by the app’s 400,000 users to find the most popular ones, providing insight into people’s financial priorities for the next 12 months.
Unsurprisingly, ‘creating a financial safety net’ took the top spot in the list of 15 most popular savings goals for the year ahead, a position it has held with Chip savers since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
A ‘holiday’ was a close second on the list, indicating that people across Scotland and the rest of the UK are optimistic about jetting off abroad this year - despite the ever-changing travel restrictions.
Looking at the specific locations Chip users are saving for, the fintech found that the top destinations are:
An unexpected goal on the list was ‘Christmas 2022’, which was the fourth most popular choice for savers.
Christmas is one the most expensive times of the year, and is probably still fresh in the minds of Chip users who are keen to prepare for the next festive season well in advance.
Commenting on the findings, Chip’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Simon Rabin, said: “January is traditionally the time for planning and preparation for the coming year, and financial targets are no exception. So whether you’re looking to save for something big, like a house deposit, something life-changing, like a baby fund, or something fun, like a well-deserved holiday, the key to success is starting early and sticking to your plans.”
He added: “We’ve built Chip to make saving effortless and easy. Our
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