Track your savings and spending with NAV Planner
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Take the guesswork out of understanding your spend habits by tracking it all digitally via DBS NAV Planner on digibank. Having a better grasp of your spend habits is important to help you assess what you’re adding to your spend “cart” and hence, aid you in saving more for a rainy day. |
Track your spend habits with DBS NAV Planner on digibank
Are you spending within your means, or more than what you get? Here’s how you can skip the mental sums and Excel spreadsheets, and get a neat summary of your spending habits: from how much you’re spending, to what you’re spending on.
| STEP 1: Open digibank Log in to digibank and look for the Plan tab.
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STEP 2: Scroll and click Scroll down to “YOUR MONEY OUT FOR...” section and click on “View all”.
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Know your spending habits in 3 easy steps
| 1. Review your top categories and transactions for the month The coloured circle shows which categories you’re spending more and less on. PS: Brown sugar bubble tea count as a necessity. |
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| 2. Track your 6-month spending patterns Swipe left on the coloured circle to find a 6-month bar chart view of your Money Out. Check on month(s) with unusual spikes and look for categories where you spent more than usual. |
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| 3. Set a budget Now that you’ve learnt more about your spend habits, the next step is to set a budget on how much you can spend. Click on “Set Budget” and the next time you login, you’d be able to monitor your progress and celebrate if you’re on track or have kept within your budget. #smallwins. |
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Check how it compares to your “Money in”
Next step: Understand your money better with this equation
Ideally, you should aim for a positive net position every month! However, in challenging times like these, we understand savings might not come easy. So, when you can save, do it as every little bit goes a long way.
Track your net position with DBS NAV Planner on digibank
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DBS NAV Planner gives you a bird’s eye view of your Money In (coloured green) and Money Out (coloured red). Your green bars should be taller than the red bars to achieve positive net position otherwise, you’ll need to find ways to adjust, save more and spend less. Watch out for more tips ahead! |
Here’s how to get better at money:
1. Pay yourself first
Whether it’s your allowance or salary, pay yourself first by setting aside some money for emergencies, no matter the amount.
You can automatically transfer your money to a separate account weekly or monthly, so you never forget to save. It’ll take just 5 minutes to set up a standing instruction (recurring fund transfer) in digibank and you’ll only have to do it once!
2. Manage your spending habit
After you’ve set some money aside for savings, you’re free to spend the rest. Don’t go wild though!
Review your spend in the past months, focusing on how much was on necessities, then set your budgets accordingly with DBS NAV Planner.
Ready to start?
Speak to the Wealth Planning Manager today for a financial health check and how you can better plan your finances.
Alternatively, check out NAV Planner to analyse your real-time financial health. The best part is, it’s fuss-free – we automatically work out your money flows and provide money tips.
Disclaimers and Important Notice
This article is meant for information only and should not be relied upon as financial advice. Before making any decision to buy, sell or hold any investment or insurance product, you should seek advice from a financial adviser regarding its suitability.
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