How to [painlessly] save almost $1400

Saving up for an annual vacation or a treat? Here's how to save that money in a fun way:

1) Get a large jar, box or envelope. (Or, if you don't want the cash on hand, open a bank account).

2) Mark your calendar or planner each week to set aside money.

3) Each week, put away cash according to what week of the year you're working with. There are 52 weeks in the year, so put away $52 that week. The next week, put away $51.

4) Continue this pattern until you're down to your last week of the year, when you'll put away $1.

If you do this correctly each week, you'll have saved $1378! Definitely enough for a big treat or exciting trip!