Want to save money? Join America Saves and Build Wealth, Not Debt.
Want to save money? Join America Saves and Build Wealth, Not Debt.
The personal savings rate is near zero, most Americans are not saving adequately for retirement, and most lower-income households do not have adequate emergency savings for unexpected expenditures like a car repair. But with more societal encouragement and support, more Americans will be persuaded to build wealth, not debt.
America Saves (http://www.americasaves.org/) is a nationwide campaign in which a broad coalition of nonprofit, corporate, and government organizations help individuals and families save and build wealth. Services are provided to participants free of charge. Through information, advice, and encouragement, the America Saves program assists those who wish to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for a home, save for an education, or save for retirement. Throughout the country, many Cooperative Extension agents are involved in ongoing city, county, or state America Saves campaigns and/or they participate in annual America Saves Week events. America Saves participants can register in person through a local Saves program or online at http://www.americasaves.org/enroll/.
During America Saves Week, individuals will be encouraged and assisted to assess their savings progress and take action to advance this progress. This encouragement and assistance will be provided by organizations and professionals with an interest in improving the financial security of individuals and families.
