Mason Jar Money Challenge [Free Savings Tracker Printable]

$1,378.00

That’s how much you can save in just a year using a money jar savings challenge. Simple to use and easy to implement, be sure to try this effortless way to “preserve” your money (get it?).

In this post, you will find:

What is a mason jar money challenge
Fun savings jar ideas
Free savings jar printables

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Download our free savings jar printables (look for the green box)
Set your savings goal
Track your progress

What is a savings jar?

A savings jar is literally just a jar you save money in. Think of it like an adult version of a piggy bank. Any ol’ jar will work, so if you’ve got a spare mason jar, or an old spaghetti sauce jar you can wash up, use it to bottle up an extra chunk of savings!

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two mason jar savings printable on top of laptop table

Why should I use a savings jar?

What people love most about using a savings jar is that they can actually see their savings pile up! A few dollar bills by themselves are not necessarily that exciting, but when you see how easy it is to fill up a whole jarful of them, you’ll totally feel like you can crush your savings goals.

The savings jar method allows you to use something you probably already have in your home and it’s super simple to follow. It makes saving a very tangible process, since you can see and feel the money, and it can serve as a constant reminder that there’s something for you to gain if you make better money choices.

Because of how simple they are, mason savings jars are also a great way to teach kids about money too!

Savings jar ideas

One of the most popular challenges is to start with saving $1 the first week and then increase it by another $1 for the entire year:

Week	Amount to Save	Total Savings to Date
1	$1	$1
2	$2	$3
3	$3	$6
4	$4	$10
5	$5	$15
6	$6	$21
7	$7	$28
8	$8	$36
9	$9	$45
10	$10	$55
11	$11	$66
12	$12	$78
13	$13	$91
14	$14	$105
15	$15	$120
16	$16	$136
17	$17	$153
18	$18	$171
19	$19	$190
20	$20	$210
21	$21	$231
22	$22	$253
23	$23	$276
24	$24	$300
25	$25	$325
26	$26	$351
27	$27	$378
28	$28	$406
29	$29	$435
30	$30	$465
31	$31	$496
32	$32	$528
33	$33	$561
34	$34	$595
35	$35	$630
36	$36	$666
37	$37	$703
38	$38	$741
39	$39	$780
40	$40	$820
41	$41	$861
42	$42	$903
43	$43	$946
44	$44	$990
45	$45	$1035
46	$46	$1081
47	$47	$1128
48	$48	$1176
49	$49	$1225
50	$50	$1275
51	$51	$1326
52	$52	$1378

mason jar savings printable with coins in arrow formation going into jar

If you want to create your own savings jar challenge, all you have to do is decide how much you want to save and how often you want to do it. If you need a little inspo, here are some ideas:

$1 a day
$5, $10, or $20 a week
$50 or $100 a month
An equal amount every time you spend on something other than necessities
Every $1 bill or $5 bill you receive in change

Remember, the more often you throw something in the jar, the more money you’re keeping in your pocket! Some time increments that you can try out include:

Every day
Every week
Every payday
Every month
$X every time you spend money
X% of every paycheck you get
50% of every monetary gift you get

To level up your savings jar game, keep pushing yourself to try saving at the next higher dollar amount or next higher time increment once you get comfortable at the level you’re at.

Free Savings Jar Printables

free mason savings jar printable for bullet journal coloring page

We have two adorable versions for you to use in your bullet journal, as planner stickers, coloring pages, or whatever tracking method to keep you motivated to save.

The first is a jar with 52 coins being inserted into it, which would be perfect with a 52-week money challenge. The second is a 30-day tracker that is suited for a monthly money challenge.

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Conclusion

If you want to save more money, try putting a lid on it with a savings jar challenge! Our free mason jar savings printables will get you maxing out your mason savings jar in no time. Find tons of ideas for creating your own custom savings jar challenge so you can get started pocketing more cash.

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TAKE ACTION:

Download our free savings jar printables (look for the green box)
Set your savings goal
Track your progress

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Sylvia, aka Mama Chang, is a personal finance blogger out to prove the possibility of navigating high-cost living on a low-cost budget. Paid off college and condo in her 20's on under $55k salary. She wants to teach others how optimize money to maximize quality of life. Dual income with kids, based in Hawaii.

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