Top 5 saving challenges to reach your savings goals by 2025

Do you finally want to take that long-awaited trip in 2025, make a big purchase, or simply build a savings account? Good news: saving doesn't have to be boring or difficult. With the right saving challenge, you can turn saving into a fun experience and achieve your goals step by step. In this blog post, we'll take you through the five best saving challenges to help you achieve your goals and stay motivated.

1. The 52-week saving challenge

Let's start with one of the most popular challenges: the 52-week saving challenge. The idea is simple and effective. Each week, you save an amount equal to the week number. So, in week 1, you save €1, in week 2, €2, and so on, until week 52, when you save €52. By the end of the year, you'll have saved a whopping €1,378!

Why does it work?

• It is gradual: in the beginning the amounts are low and easy to maintain.
• It gives a clear goal: €1,378 sounds concrete and achievable.
• You literally see your progress growing.

A handy way to do this challenge is with our 52-week savings planner . This planner will help you stay organized and maintain your motivation.

Tip: The 52 week challenge is also available in fixed amounts such as the 5 euro edition , 10 euro edition and 20 euro edition

2. The 12-month challenge

The 12-month challenge is a fun and flexible way to save a significant amount over 12 months. With this challenge, you decide how much you put aside each month, so it fits your budget and savings goals. What's unique about this challenge is that it offers pre-populated amounts that are easy to track, making saving clear and motivating.

How does it work?

• Use the pre-printed card to save a specific amount each month.
• Choose a fixed amount or increase the amount by a small amount every month to save more.
• Set aside your saved money in a piggy bank, envelope or account.

Benefits of this challenge:

• Clear structure with clear savings goals per month.
• The card is laminated, so you can use it multiple times.
• Suitable for both beginners and experienced savers.

Use the 12-month challenge to easily achieve your savings goals. The handy pre-printed amounts and a visual tracker will help you stay organized and motivated.

3. The €5 Challenge

Simple yet brilliant: every time you find a €5 note, set it aside. Before you know it, you'll have saved a nice stack of money, without even having to put in any effort. Use the €5 challenge to track your progress.

Why this challenge is awesome:

• It is accessible and easy to integrate into your daily life.
• You hardly notice that you are saving, because it does not have a major effect on your budget.
• It feels like a small victory every time you set aside a €5 note.

Want to make your savings visible? Use a transparent piggy bank so you can always see your progress.

4. The small change challenge

The loose change challenge is perfect for anyone who wants to save extra money in an accessible way. The idea is simple: every time you have change, put it in a piggy bank or separate container. It might not seem like much, but that loose change can quickly add up to a nice sum!

Why does it work?

• It's easy and takes little effort.
• Without you even noticing, you will save a nice sum of money.
• It feels good to see your piggy bank getting fuller and fuller.

Tips for success:

• Use a transparent piggy bank so you can see how your change grows. Check out our transparent piggy banks for inspiration.
• Set a specific goal for using your change, such as a dinner out or a weekend getaway.
• Make it a habit to put aside all your change at the end of the day.

The Kleingeld Challenge makes saving fun and achievable for everyone. Start today and discover how much you can save!

5. Personalized savings challenge

It's much easier to stay motivated when you have a specific goal. Think of saving for a vacation, a new laptop, or another goal you've had in mind for a while. With the personalized savings challenge, you save a specific amount weekly or monthly for that one goal. The big advantage? Because it's completely personalized, you can tailor it entirely to your savings goal.

Tips to achieve your goal:

• Use the personalized savings challenge to track your progress
• Use a transparent piggy bank to literally see your savings growing.
• Work with milestones: for example, reward yourself every time you have saved 25%, 50% or 75% of your goal.

Bonus: Tips to Successfully Complete Your Savings Challenge

Whatever challenge you choose, success depends on how well you stick with it. Here are a few tips to stay motivated:

1. Make saving fun: Use attractive envelopes, visual trackers, or fun rewards to keep it interesting.
2. Get others involved: Share your challenge with friends or family and encourage each other.
3. Stay organized: Use tools like our savings challenges or a planner to keep track of everything.
4. Celebrate your success: Did you achieve your goal? Celebrate! Buy what you've been saving for or use some of your savings for something fun.

Conclusion

These five saving challenges make saving not only effective but also fun. Choose a challenge that suits you, set a goal, and get started today. Whether you're a beginner or already have experience saving, there's always a way to achieve your financial goals.

Want to get started right away? Check out our savings products and start your 2025 savings challenge with the right tools. Go for it!