Four-week savings challenge for nurses
Ready to kick-start your savings journey?
Our 4-week savings challenge is designed to help you practice mindful spending and build habits that help you take control of your finances and fast-track your savings.
Whether it’s a holiday, house deposit or growing your emergency fund, this guide has actionable tips to get you there. Involve friends or colleagues to keep yourself accountable and make the challenge more rewarding!
Day 1
Track your spending. Review your past month’s expenses. Identify one unnecessary cost to cut, like streaming services or takeout. Redirect the savings to your goal.
Day 3
Meal prep for shifts. Plan and prep meals for your upcoming workdays. Save and transfer the average cost of one meal you’d otherwise buy ($10–$15).
Day 5
Check for salary packaging benefits. If your employer offers salary packaging, see how you can save on rent, mortgage, or bills. Redirect the extra take-home pay toward your goal.
Day 7
Sell unused items. Find at least three items you no longer need (e.g., old scrubs, event dresses). Sell these online or take them to a consignment store – every dollar counts! Transfer profits to your savings.
Are you a partner-employee?
Home loan discounts
As a partner-employee, you may be eligible for a home loan discount*
Promotional savings rates
Partner-employees get access to special rates for savings accounts*
*To qualify for Bank First partner offers you must be an employee of a Bank First Partner (St Vincent's, Alfred Health, Mercy Health, Southern Cross Care, St John of God Health Care) and the relevant, valid promotional code must be quoted at time of customer application.
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