Withing one year, I want to have $3500 is my savings account. I will do this by putting most of my paycheck in the bank and cutting back extra spending by $20 a month. By raychelleigh Period: Sep 18, 2012 to Sep 18, 2013 Timespan Sep 21, 2012 Keep half of check in savings account (roughly $200). Oct 7, 2012 Find an ann. gift under $100 for my boyfriend. Dec 25, 2012 Make Christmas gifts instead of buying them. Mar 17, 2013 Save $100 on clothes and makeup by asking for it for my birthday instead of buying it myself. Jun 5, 2013 Get a second job for the summer.