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Saving At Any Age – America Saves Week
Saving. Do you view it as an ongoing journey? Or do you consider saving as someplace you arrive at? At America Saves we are in the camp that saving is a habit, not a destination. And it’s a habit that can be formed at any age. Whether you are a parent …
Saving for Major Milestones – America Saves Week
What do homes, education, and retirement all have in common? They are major life milestones that require advance planning and saving large amounts of money. That amount of advance planning and money saved that is needed may make you doubt your ability …
Saving for the Unexpected – America Saves Week
How often have you heard that saving for life’s unexpected events is very important and a necessary part of being financially prepared? Most likely A LOT! Accompanying this message often is the statement that you need three to six months of expenses in …
Saving Automatically – America Saves Week
Do you ever find yourself wondering if there is a magic formula to saving? Does it seem that everyone around you knows the secret to saving successfully except you? It’s not unusual to feel unconfident about saving, no matter how much money you earn. C …
America Saves Week 2023
About America Saves Week: Since 2007 America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully and reducing debt. Thousands of participating organizations join together to enco …
Budgeting Basics
As we move deeper into the year, now is a good time to refresh some of those New Year’s Resolutions and continue to integrate good habits so they stick throughout the year. One of the most important and fundamental habits for financial wellness is budg …
Seven Ways to Organize Your Financial Life for 2023:
January is a great time to create a checklist for yourself and set a plan for how you can better prepare for the year ahead. This checklist will help you create a better plan of realistic goals for the short-term and long-term. Save More for Retirement …
Spending Tips For Less Stress This Holiday Season
After a year full of twists and turns brought on by a global pandemic, many Americans are understandably looking forward to the holiday season. This year, many Americans may find they are dealing with financial setbacks such as a loss of employment, re …
Don’t Get Caught In A Non-Delivery Scam
With the holidays coming up, and online shopping reaching its annual peak, scammers are out to get at your money and your stuff. There are loads of scams to watch for this time of year, from online “retailers” phishing for information as you shop to th …