A simple rule: (in my experience of British English), if there is no target/purpose, you should say ' save ', not 'save up'. If there is a target/purpose, ' save up ' is more natural (although you can say 'save'). Examples: You get a 33% discount at a shop. You look at the receipt to see how much money you have saved [=not had to pay]. More @Wikipedia
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