Back Up Plan By cady_colleen Sep 20, 2014 Save money for a back-up plan for after college. Oct 21, 2014 Start saving for college. Sep 20, 2016 Start a separate account at the bank for my savings. Start a separate account at the bank for my savings. Sep 25, 2016 Get a job that pays bills with a little extra to save. Oct 22, 2016 Put any extra money I have into my savings each month. Oct 22, 2017 Work on saving 35% of each pay check. Oct 22, 2020 Have at least $4,000 in savings.