Alabama Saves
All across Alabama people just like you are proving that you can “start small and think big.” Alabamians are paying off debts and saving to reach their financial goals. The Alabama Saves website is your resource for tips and tools to help you set goals, make plans, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Take financial action today! “Start small, think big” and make your dreams a reality.
About Alabama Saves
Our Purpose
The Alabama Saves Campaign strives to encourage and assist individuals in reaching their financial goals by providing educational resources on saving, debt reduction and related topics that promote financial stability and wealth building.
Savings Resources
- Personal finance articles, tools and Ask an Expert
- Money Management Calendar
- Records and Important Papers Publication
- 101 Ways to Save Money
- Savings Tips
- Saving Tips and Resources for Adults Ages 25-34
- Top Ten Ways to Prepare for Retirement
Alabama Saves Coalition
The Alabama Saves campaign was established on February 16, 2010 in a ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol. The campaign is coordinated by the Regions Institute for Financial Education in the Collat School of Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and implemented through a statewide coalition of organizations and agencies.
Contact Us
Stephanie Yates, Ph.D.
Office: 205-934-8857 Cell: 205-382-5775 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office: 205-934-8893 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wherever you are in Alabama, the Regions Institute for Financial Education can conduct educational programs to help Savers start saving and stay on track toward their goals. Contact us to participate in an educational program and to enroll in Alabama Saves.
Events
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Alabama Saves Coalition Members
Alabama Asset Building Coalition
Alabama Extension
Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders
Alabama Jump$tart Coalition
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Auburn University Federal Credit Union
Auburn University at Montgomery
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Gateway Family Solutions
Regions Bank
RSVP: Lead with Experience
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Alabama Department of Revenue
U.S. Small Business Administration
Recent Blog Entries View all »
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5 Ways To Teach Kids How To Save At Home
We start kids young with almost everything— sports, school, so why not saving? We are always looking for new ways to #ThinkLikeASaver in the America Saves community. The earlier that you have a positive mindset around saving, the easier it is to save successfully as an adult.
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Creating a budget for your family
It’s always the right time to create a saving and spending plan (aka a budget). It’s also a good idea to revisit that plan annually or when a major shift occurs in your income or expenses.
We’ve created an easy to use, but thorough, Spending and Saving Plan tool to use. Before you get started, here are some tips to help you #ThinkLikeASaver, ensuring that your money is working smarter and harder for you.
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4 Steps to Spending Your Stimulus Check Wisely When You Don't Have An Emergency Fund
Most Americans don't have an emergency fund. While we're all experiencing this pandemic very differently — some having only minor inconveniences and others finding themselves without a job or having to close their business — those without a savings cushion are vulnerable to feeling the ramifications of COVID-19 for a very long time.
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Pantry Shopping and Meal Planning Preparation Tips
With experts telling Americans to practice social distancing and to be ready for a possible 14-day self-quarantine one of our first concerns is food. How do we shop and prepare for 14 days worth of meals? Equally important are concerns about shopping without overbuying and staying on a budget.
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