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.

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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

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.

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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

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No worries! We’re sharing a list of seven free activities to enjoy with your family while social distancing.
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