Savers reap £3,000 reward by setting goals

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Britons who set themselves regular savings goals put aside over £40 extra per month compared with those who don't, adding up to an additional £500 saved every year, according to new research from NS&I.

Nearly a fifth of those with a savings goal manage to set aside over £250 each month, or over £3,000 each year. However, surprisingly, less than a third of the population say they have a savings goal.