money jars

Coin storage containers

Money jars are containers—typically glass jars—used to save cash for specific purposes.

The system divides income into separate jars labeled for different goals: necessities, savings, entertainment, education.

Popular in personal finance circles as a tangible budgeting method: We keep money jars on the kitchen counter for groceries and date nights.

The practice predates digital banking and remains common for teaching children about saving.

Related

ceramic · glass · labels · budget · rainy day · fund · saving up · quarters · pennies · clink · rattle · counting · stash · cash stash · break open · lid · kitchen counter · spare

Opposites
financial organization method

money jarsinvestment portfolio

Grouped financial assets owned

brokerage account · digital banking · cryptocurrency wallet · credit cards · financial advisor

financial behavior

money jarsreckless spending

Careless use of funds

living paycheck to paycheck · credit card debt · overspending · spending spree · splurging

financial management method

money jarsbank accounts

Financial institution holdings

digital banking · investment portfolios · credit cards · brokerage accounts · direct deposit

Family

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G