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3 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping

Written by Darlene Aderoju · 30 August 2018

It’s back to school season, which means it’s time to stock up on clothes and school supplies. School shopping is an annual expense that’s inevitable. But you can avoid overspending on back to school with these tips.

60,000 Young Workers Plan to Save Through America Saves Supported Summer Youth Programs

Young Savers Youth Press Release America Saves for Young Workers

Written by Tammy G. Bruzon · 16 August 2018

America is struggling to save money, but young savers are proving to be ahead of the curve

Moving? Start Preparing Your Finances Early by Darlene Aderoju

The Importance of Budgeting and Living Within Your Means by Guest Blogger

Signed to Student Loans by Guest Blogger

Mid-Year Financial Check-In: Are you on track to reach your goals? by Darlene Aderoju

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Written by Administrator2 | January 11, 2014
Save your loose change. Putting aside fifty cents a day over the course of a year will allow you to save nearly 40% of a $500 emergency fund. http://ow.ly/sj972

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Getting Out of Debt

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

In 2004, Tonya Shelton was facing financial ruin. Barely making more than minimum wage and having lost her home to an unexpected family crisis, Shelton and her family were forced to live in a rundown hotel.

Challenging Herself to Save

Written by Sara Cooper | April 15, 2014

It all started when Marchale Burton overheard Alabama cooperative extension colleague Isaac Chappelle, coordinator of Alabama Saves, explaining how saving just a little bit – even change – is all it takes to become a saver. “I thought about that,” Burton said, “and wanted to see if it would work.” So, she challenged herself to see how much change she could save.

Saving Early: Key to Successful Future

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

For Johnnie Lovett, a Young Illinois Saver, saving has been a habit since he was a teenager. “As a teenager, I was responsible for buying certain things with my allowance,”