GOBankingRates works with many financial advertisers to showcase their products and services to our audiences.

These brands compensate us to advertise their products in ads across our site.

This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site.

Unknown mixed race woman stacking a variety of coins and depositing them into a savings jar.

Commitment to Our Readers

GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information.

you’ve got the option to read more about oureditorial guidelinesand our products and servicesreview methodology.

However, financial advisor turned social media influencer Humphrey Yang believes its possible.

facebook sharing button

Heres his five-stepplan to double your savings this year.

Yang wants his followers to aim bigger.

Slow the Bleeding From Transportation and Insurance

Insurance and transportation are two other top BLS spending categories.

twitter sharing button

They serve as a one-two punch in sapping your savings but it’s possible for you to punch back.

Thats where you start by setting aside your savings first, Yang told his followers.

Its kind of like that saying shoot for the moon and youll land amongst the stars.

linkedin sharing button

To save that amount in a year, youd need to save an extra $625 every month.

That number is still a little bit daunting, Yang said.

However, he recommended breaking it down further to $156 per week.

email sharing button

You really want to think of this account like a locked treasure chest, he said.

More From GOBankingRates

Share This Article:

The Latest inSaving Money