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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What’s Your Money Personality Type?
Each of us has a ‘Money Personality’ that gives insight into our relationship with money, our impulses, how we save, and how we spend. At America Saves, our goal is to encourage you to save successfully. Knowing your money personality type can give great insight into instincts and clues on how to be most effective in your quest to save more, reduce debt, and build wealth.
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Saving is an option for individuals with disabilities
AUTHOR: By Michael R. Roush, Director, Real Economic Impact Network, National Disability Institute
Oftentimes, individuals with disabilities may not be familiar with savings options that are available to them or they may be afraid to save money due to the fear of jeopardizing public benefits. There are a wide variety of saving strategies that individuals with disabilities can potentially access to achieve their savings goal and build their financial well-being.
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38 Reasons You Need At Least a $500 Emergency Fund
The age-old saying,” When it rains it pours” is especially true when an unexpected emergency pops up- as if you had nothing better to do than fork out $500 on new tires, or visiting the doctor. Recently the Federal Reserve noted that almost half of Americans do not have $400 available in an emergency fund.
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