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Make a commitment to yourself to save money, reduce your debt, and begin building wealth. Take the America Saves Pledge, choose a savings goal, and America Saves will send you tips, resources, and tools to help you be successful. Think of us as your savings accountability partner.
Take the America saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
#ThinkLikeASaver Town Hall: Paying For Education
Join us for our next Town Hall in the #ThinkLikeASaver series, Paying For Education. The Live Virtual event focuses on ways to save money on the cost of education through scholarships and grants.
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Connect with a local campaign for one-on-one help and to learn more about savings initiatives and events in your area.
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Depending on your goal your approach to saving changes! Choose a topic to explore and learn more about how to save successfully and effectively in that specific area.
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TAKE THE AMERICA SAVES PLEDGE
Make a commitment to yourself and create a simple savings plan that actually works! Take the America Saves Pledge and we’ll send you short emails, text reminders, resources, and tools to keep you on track toward your savings goal Become a part of an entire community of Savers. Get started now!
Take the America saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
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54 Ways to Save Money
You’ve just taken the America Saves Pledge, or perhaps you simply need some inspiration for ways to save your money -- either way, we’re glad you’re here. Buckle up! It’s about to get REAL around here as we share 54 ideas to save some dinero. Let’s dive in by first establishing some general savings ideas to get you #ThinkingLikeASaver.
06.25.2021 By Lila Quintiliani and Amelia O’Rourke-Owens
What you need to know about the 2021 Child Tax Credit Changes
Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the new Child Tax Credit is a refundable credit worth up to $3,600 per qualifying child under 18. These changes are an increase from last year’s Child Tax Credit benefit of $2,000.
04.09.2020 By Carolyn Pemberton
4 Steps to Spending Your Stimulus Check Wisely When You Don't Have An Emergency Fund
Most Americans don't have an emergency fund. While we're all experiencing this pandemic very differently — some having only minor inconveniences and others finding themselves without a job or having to close their business — those without a savings cushion are vulnerable to feeling the ramifications of COVID-19 for a very long time.
Take the America saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
01.31.2021 By Kia Young
38 Reasons You Need At Least a $500 Emergency Fund
The age-old saying,” When it rains it pours” is especially true when an unexpected emergency pops up- as if you had nothing better to do than fork out $500 on new tires, or visiting the doctor. Recently the Federal Reserve noted that almost half of Americans do not have $400 cash available in an emergency fund.
01.29.2021 By Kia Young
What's The Easiest Way To Save? Automatically
The easiest and most effective way to save is automatically. Think about it, this saving automatically is the exact same way that millions of employees save through 401(k) and other retirement programs at work. So, taking that same concept— that you can “set it and forget it” and adjust to money going directly into savings would work for ANY savings goal you have— including saving for an emergency fund, homeownership, education, or even a vacation.
02.28.2019 By Reid Frankhauser
Saving For Retirement: It’s Easier Than You May Think
Written by Jeanne Thompson, Head of Workplace Solutions Thought Leadership, Fidelity Investments
05.30.2019 By America Saves
Four Easy Ways to Make Saving a Family Affair
Everyone in your household can play a role in the financial success of your home. Here are four easy ways to make saving a priority for everyone under your roof.
By America Saves
ATM Card, Debit Card, Credit Card: What’s the Difference?
Ever wonder what are the differences between ATM cards, debit cards, and credit cards? While they may seem similar, each works in a slightly different way and carries different protections. Here’s a brief description of each type of card and how it may affect your checking account balance.
02.15.2021 By Amelia O’Rourke-Owens
4 Key Mindset Changes To Make When Paying Off Debt
When you decide to prioritize paying off debt, it can feel really great and really overwhelming at the same time. The good news is that you can be well on your way to being debt free with a few key changes.
02.15.2021 By Madeline Daniels
The Unexpected Costs Of Buying A Home
Homeownership is considered a huge part of the “American Dream.” With Real Estate being one path to acquiring wealth, it’s something we all consider. When making the decision to buy a home you have to think beyond the purchase price of the home. There are many factors that contribute to how much you’ll *actually* be paying for your home over the life of the loan and beyond.
Take the America saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
By Guest Blogger
Six Fun Ways to Save as a Family
Meeting financial goals as a family can be challenging. But inspiring your family to help and contribute to a financial goal doesn’t have to be a painful process, especially when the result is an exciting vacation, a car, or college savings. In the spirit of America Saves Week, I’ll share some ideas on how to save as a family for all those items and bucket-list experiences.
02.01.2021 By Kia Young
How to Start Your Savings Journey
So you’ve decided that it’s time for you to get (more) serious about your finances, particularly saving. Great! This is a critical moment that happens for most working-class Americans, no matter how much money you’re making.
04.13.2018 By Darlene Aderoju
How to Start Planning for Retirement if You Haven't Already
It’s never too early or too late to start planning for retirement. In fact, the sooner you begin planning, the better off you’ll be.
Take the America saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
02.15.2021 By Amelia O’Rourke-Owens
Save On Interest With This Debt Repayment Strategy
Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to pay off your debt and to stop handing over your hard-earned money to interest each month!
06.25.2020 By Kia Young
Creating a budget for your family
It’s always the right time to create a saving and spending plan (aka a budget). It’s also a good idea to revisit that plan annually or when a major shift occurs in your income or expenses.
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America Saves' work to improve saving behavior is generously supported by a number of partners.
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Take the America Saves PledgeTake the America saves pledge
Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!
creative ways to fund your savings
Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.
Congrats on completing the pledge!
Getting involved
America Saves makes it easy for your organization to get involved. Take a look at the different options, and choose the best fit for you and your colleagues. We look forward to working with you!
Partner Resource Packet
Want to share savings messages? Our Partner Resources Packets include blog, social media, and other content.
06.17.2019 By Los Angeles Saves
Los Angeles Saves Partner Spotlight
Los Angeles Saves launched its fifth campaign year in 2019. The campaign was initiated in 2015 by the FDIC Los Angeles Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI), which is composed of financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies that recognized the importance of saving in its economic inclusion endeavors.
06.20.2020 By Benjamin Moss
The 2020 Designation of Savings Excellence Winners
This award is made annually to those financial institutions that go above and beyond to actively encourage members to save, increase savings, save automatically, and build wealth.
11.19.2019
Summit Follow Up
The America Saves Summit: Attacking the Savings Crisis took place on Wednesday, November 6th with engaged leaders representing a diverse group of industries, organizations and government agencies.
05.23.2019 By Lindsay Ferguson
Private and Public Sector Leaders Collaborate On America and Military Saves Week 2020
More than two dozen organizations (listed below) with a shared interest in helping Americans save money worked together to design and implement America Saves Week 2020.
02.19.2021 By America Saves
America Saves and AFCPE® Connect to an AFC Pilot
During America Saves Week 2019, America Saves and the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE)® collaborated and launched the Connect to an AFC® pilot. The pilot connected over 50 individuals to Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) professionals across the country.
01.30.2019 By Faye Griffiths-Smith, UConn Extension|Connecticut Saves
Connecticut Saves Partner Spotlight
Connecticut Saves provides educational programs that benefit savers on a variety of topics, including financial literacy for young people and adults. Through America Saves, Connecticut Saves is able to further enhance its commitment to promoting the importance of saving.
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