With many across the UK right now struggling to cover basic costs, finding spare cash to save for things like house deposits can feel almost impossible.
The cost of living crisis has had an impact on every group in society, and, for too many of us, there's little or nothing left once housing costs, bills and food are paid for.
I wanted to find a way to see if there was something I could do to make the most out of my paycheck, ensuring everything that needed to be paid for was covered, as well as building up some savings.