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Set It and Forget It: Why Automatic Saving Beats Willpower Every Time

Most people want to save money. But when you look at the numbers, few actually do it consistently.

Why? Because they’re relying on willpower.

The truth is, willpower isn’t a strategy—it’s a limited resource. After a long day of work, decisions, and life, it’s easy to “decide” to save tomorrow instead of today.

That’s why the most effective savers don’t rely on willpower at all. They rely on systems. And one of the best systems is automatic saving.

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