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The Importance of Budgeting and Living Within Your Means

Budgeting America Saves for Young Workers

Written by Guest Blogger · 02 August 2018

By Destinee Whittington, Mayor Marian Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

Many people dream of being rich but aren’t sure how to obtain an abundance of wealth or where to start. You can start by learning how to budget. Budgeting is essential because it can help you begin to establish wealth and reach your savings goals. Here are a few key steps to budgeting as a young person.

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Debt Student Loans Savings Tips College Young Savers Saving for College

Written by Guest Blogger · 27 July 2018

By Destinee Whittington, Mayor Marian Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

Many young adults pursuing higher education do not have the luxury of a college savings fund or a full ride scholarship. If you’re among the many people who will need to take out a student loan for your education, here are the answers to your questions.

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

Why am I saving? A young person’s perspective by Guest Blogger

5 Easy Steps to Tackle Your Debt While Saving by Darlene Aderoju

Most Americans Don’t Have Enough Savings by Darlene Aderoju

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Written by Katie Bryan | November 23, 2013
Tip to #Save: Pay off Credit Cards as Soon as Possible. http://ow.ly/FJyDM via @Bankrate

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Inspired to Build Savings By Starting Small

Written by Great Lakes Michigan Saves | April 19, 2016

With little-to-no money in the bank and living on a limited income with her adult daughter, Sharon wasn’t sure if building up savings for her future was even possible. “At my age, to put debts behind me would be a relief,” she said, but she wasn’t quite sure how to even get started with a savings plan. That all changed when Sharon attended the Great Lakes Michigan Saves Pay Yourself First Saver’s Summit during America Saves Week.

Developing a Savings "Game Plan"

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

Eunice Diaz, a teacher in Colorado Springs, had been noticing a pattern. Despite the fact that she and her husband were “making good money,” they were spending their entire earnings and “were still struggling at the end of the month.”

Coping with a Lost Job

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

Aimee Shaffer worked as a Public Service News Director for radio for years until one day her employer downsized the company, resulting in hundreds of lost jobs, including Aimee’s.