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Direct deposit electronically routes your paycheck or government benefits into your account on payday, faster and safer than a paper check. It is also the backbone of "pay yourself first" automation: many employers and banks let you split a deposit so a set amount goes straight to savings or investing before you ever see it.
Splitting direct deposit so 10% lands in savings automates saving before spending.
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