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Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!

Why am I taking this pledge?

creative ways to fund your savings

How to Start Your Savings Journey
Creating a Budget For Your Family
Paying Down Debt IS Saving

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Last Name

pledge to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. I will encourage my family and friends to do the same.

I’m saving for...

Emergency fund

Large Purchase (car, electronic, etc.)

Vacation or special event

Retirement or long-term investment

Debt Repayment

Education

Homeownership

Disability-related expenses

General Savings

I will save

dollar amount to save each month

amount saved per month updated

each month for

number of months to reach goal

months to reach my savings goal.

Your Debt Repayment amount

Debt Repayment Tips

I, _firstName_ _lastName_, pledge to save $_amount_ each month, for _term_ month(s), to reach my _goal_ savings goal of $_amountTotal_.

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Why am I taking this pledge?

Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.

Congrats on completing the pledge!

We are so glad you have started your savings journey and America Saves will be right beside you the whole way! You will soon receive an email from the America Saves team to help encourage you. Find helpful links below to continue researching topics on saving.

CONNECTICUT SAVES WEEK 2022 is February 21st -- 25th!
Our theme will be "Building Financial Resilience"!
If your organization is interested in participating, contact the Connecticut Saves Coordinator for information.

Connecticut Saves Partners:

Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut
Chelsea Groton Bank*
Connecticut Association for Human Services
Connecticut Department of Banking*
Connecticut State Library*
Human Resources Agency (HRA) of New Britain, Inc.
UConn Extension Financial Education Program*

* Denotes Connecticut Saves Coalition Members

Saving Strategies:

Building wealth starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. Whatever goal you choose – whether it’s buying a car, buying a house, or getting out from under your debts – learn about proven saving strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. Click on the links below to learn how to:

Get Out of Debt
Save for a Home
Save for Large Purchases
Save for Emergencies
Save for Retirement
Save for Education

Managing Credit, Dealing With Debt

07.20.2022

More info to come!

Contact Us

Connecticut Saves

Campaign Coordinator
Faye Griffiths-Smith
Family Economics and Resource Management
faye.griffiths-smith@uconn.edu
Phone: (203) 407-3160

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Take the Connecticut Saves Pledge

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Why am I taking this pledge?

creative ways to fund your savings

How to Start Your Savings Journey
Creating a Budget For Your Family
Paying Down Debt IS Saving

First Name

Last Name

pledge to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. I will encourage my family and friends to do the same.

I’m saving for...

Emergency fund

Large Purchase (car, electronic, etc.)

Vacation or special event

Retirement or long-term investment

Debt Repayment

Education

Homeownership

Disability-related expenses

General Savings

I will save

dollar amount to save each month

amount saved per month updated

each month for

number of months to reach goal

months to reach my savings goal.

Your Debt Repayment amount

Debt Repayment Tips

I, _firstName_ _lastName_, pledge to save $_amount_ each month, for _term_ month(s), to reach my _goal_ savings goal of $_amountTotal_.

Email address

Confirm Email address

Email address does not match

Phone number

Zip code

I am 14 years old or older.

I want to receive text message savings tips and advice.

Why am I taking this pledge?

Take the pledge

Set a goal

Make a plan

Debt Repayment Tips

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Connecticut Saves

Take the pledge

Set a goal

Make a plan

Debt Repayment Tips

Keep in touch

CONNECTICUT SAVES WEEK 2022 is February 21st -- 25th! Our theme will be "Building Financial Resilience"! If your organization is interested in participating, contact the Connecticut Saves Coordinator for information.

Connecticut Saves Partners:

Saving Strategies:

Managing Credit, Dealing With Debt

Managing Credit, Dealing With Debt

Contact Us

Connecticut Saves

Connecticut Saves Twitter

Connecticut Saves Facebook

Take the pledge

Set a goal

Make a plan

Debt Repayment Tips

Keep in touch

Take the pledge

Set a goal

Make a plan

Debt Repayment Tips

Keep in touch

CONNECTICUT SAVES WEEK 2022 is February 21st -- 25th!
Our theme will be "Building Financial Resilience"!
If your organization is interested in participating, contact the Connecticut Saves Coordinator for information.