<prompt> Human: I did for the first time in my life with a very close to federal minimum wage job.My personal goal is 5,000 in non-liquid savings and 500 in liquid savings.Just wanted to post this for anyone struggling with saving up money!edit: Some people are asking for a how. I was jobless, had no experience, and other issues as well. I just got so tired of being broke that I figured I had nothing to lose. I answered the first craigslist ad I could find for a job. Started the next day. Making overtime most weeks but not all at around 8ish an hour. I pay all my bills first including food. Never ever do I not pay them. Then I take out a huge chunk for savings. The rest which isnt very much I spend on something Ive always wanted but never had the money for. I usually get a nice present every couple of months.You may have a lot more bills than me but the only thing that will change is it will take you a little longer than me to save up. It CAN be done.As for the why ? Well I have had my car break down and later stolen and not returned with no savings and I wouldnt wish that feeling of dread on anyone. This savings is protection. I no longer have to live in fear of an emergency.edit: I tried not to give too much situation details because it tends to make people create excuses. I know cause I do it too. Oh this person only has to do this... but I have to do this other thing so I cant do what they did... etc. I posted this for anyone who thinks that a lifesaving emergency fund isnt possible on minimum wage and they need to live paycheck to paycheck.  <response>: Excellent job!! Post how you did it. Congrats again, youre on your way. 