Connecticut Saves
Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Take Action.
Take the Connecticut Saves pledge
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!
creative ways to fund your savings
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!
CONNECTICUT SAVES WEEK 2023 is February 27th through March 3rd, 2023!
Visit us on Tuesday, February 28th between 10 am and 1 pm on the concourse at the Legislative Office Building for the Financial Education Expo hosted by the Connecticut Department of Banking. Learn more about Connecticut Saves, our partnering organizations and others as well as learn about great financial education resources. Set a goal, make a plan and take the Connecticut Saves Pledge to help you get started moving toward the financial future you want.
We will also be visiting students at Hartford Job Corps Academy on Wednesday to encourage them to take financial action toward their goals. The Connecticut Saves Partners and other participating organizations will be taking part in a Financial Action Fair where students will visit tables hosted by different organizations and participate in a fun short financial education activity to increase their knowledge. If you would like to host a similar event for your school, workplace, or other organization, please contact us.
If your organization is interested in participating, contact the Connecticut Saves Coordinator for information.
DURING THE WEEK, WE'LL BE FOCUSING ON THE FOLLOWING THEMES:
Monday, February 27, 2023 | Saving Automatically
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | Saving for the Unexpected
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | Saving for Major Milestones
Thursday, March 2, 2023 | Paying Down Debt is Saving
Friday, March 3, 2023 | Saving at Any Age
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Connecticut Saves Partners:
- Better Business Bureau Serving Connecticut
- Chelsea Groton Bank*
- Connecticut Association for Human Services
- Connecticut Department of Banking*
- Connecticut State Library*
- UConn Extension Financial Education Program*
- University of New Haven”
* 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:
Contact Us
Connecticut Saves
Campaign Coordinator
Faye Griffiths-Smith
Family Economics and Resource Management
faye.griffiths-smith@uconn.edu
Phone: (203) 407-3160
Connecticut Saves Twitter
Connecticut Saves Facebook
Take the Connecticut Saves Pledge
It’s easy to be a Saver and it’s FREE! Simply: Set a Goal, Make a Plan, Take Action
Take the Connecticut Saves pledge
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!
creative ways to fund your savings
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.
