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“I use savings apps to keep track of my spending”

THE HOUSE-SHARE SAVER

Journalist Dani Cole, 26, lives in a Manchester house-share with four others

FOOD BUDGET £20 a week

I’m in a privileged position because I don’t have a car or any dependents, but I still think you can’t be too careful when it comes to saving and cutting costs. I work full-time, but have taken on a part-time job in a bar to help me reach my first £10,000 saving goal by January. I hope to eventually save £20,000.

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