Thinking like a Saver: Saving for Large Purchases

Large Purchases Big Ticket Savings

Think and acting like a saver not only means knowing what you’re saving for and how much it costs, but having a plan for building that savings. Whether you’re saving for a phone, a computer, a car, or college, this 41 second video from America Saves can help you get good savings habits started.

: Written by Tammy G. Bruzon; Category: Blog; Published: 26 August 2015

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