Save $2,027 in 2027
A year-long savings challenge with 100 boxes, from $5 to $36.
This challenge is built for the New Year. There are 100 boxes on the page, each with an amount between $5 and $36. Every time you save, color in a box for that amount. Fill them all before December 31 and you have $2,027 saved.
That works out to about two boxes a week. Because you pick the boxes, you can save more in good weeks and color in a small one when money is tight.
How it works
The total matches the year: 100 boxes add up to exactly $2,027. You choose which box to color in each time, so the pace is up to you. Saving about $39 a week gets you there by December 31, but you can do bigger boxes on payday and small ones in tight weeks.
| To finish in | Save per week | About per day |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | $155.93 | $22.28 |
| 6 months | $77.97 | $11.14 |
| 1 year | $38.99 | $5.57 |
How to use it
- Print the sheet and put it where you will see it, like the fridge or inside a planner.
- Each time you move money to savings, color in a box for that amount.
- Write the date you finish at the bottom and enjoy the total.
Ways to use it
- Start late: begin in February or March and simply color in a little faster.
- Share it: a couple or family can each pick a pen color and fill the same sheet.
- Make it automatic: set a weekly transfer of $39 and color in boxes that add up to it.
Tips
- Keep the savings in a separate account so it does not get spent by accident.
- Coloring a box on payday makes it a habit.
Questions
How much do I need to save each week to save $2,027 in 2027?
About $39 a week, or under $6 a day. Because you pick the boxes, any mix of amounts works as long as all 100 are colored in by the end of the year.
What if I start after January?
You can start any time. If you begin in March, you have about 43 weeks left, which is about $47 a week.
Do I need cash for this challenge?
No. Most people move money into a savings account and color in the box. Cash in an envelope works too.
Goes well with
- 2027 money goals worksheet Three money goals for the year, each with a plan and a monthly check-in.
- No-buy year 2027 tracker Every day of 2027 on one page. Color in the days you stick to it.
More savings challenges
$1,000 in 100 days
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$5,000 biweekly paycheck savings challenge
One amount per payday, 26 paydays, $5,000 by the end of the year.
$10,000 savings challenge
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Reverse 52-week savings challenge
Start at $52 in January, end at $1 in December.
This printable is a general planning tool, not financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.