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Across the Inland Empire, people just like you are proving you can start small and think big. Inland Empire Savers are setting financial goals, tracking their spending and taking control of their financial future. Don't wait any longer...

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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 savings strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. Click on the links below to learn how to:

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Financial literacy is important at every stage of your life from youth to retirement. At 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy you'll find helpful tools, articles, tips and other resources to help you on your path to financial stability at every stage.

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Melinda Opperman, Coordinator
4351 Latham Street
Riverside, CA 92501
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  • Highlighting Saver Resources during Hispanic Heritage Month

    It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! What better time to share Spanish-language advice, tips, and tools from America Saves? This month is a great opportunity for organizations to take advantage of the ready-made content at America Saves En Español that helps Spanish speakers start saving.

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  • It’s National Preparedness Month: Make a plan

    By Colleen Tressler, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

    Extreme weather and natural disasters can occur with little warning. This year’s floods and wildfires are proof of that. Are you ready to leave your home at a moment’s notice? You can reduce your anxiety about these scary events by making sure you are prepared if and when they happen. September is National Preparedness Month and a good time to get your family, pets, and property ready. You can, for example:

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  • Understanding Your Pay

    It’s National Payroll Week - a time to celebrate employees. It’s also the perfect time to take a look at your paystub to make sure you understand the fine print. Here are some things to review the next time you get paid.

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  • 3 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping

    It’s back to school season, which means it’s time to stock up on clothes and school supplies. School shopping is an annual expense that’s inevitable. But you can avoid overspending on back to school with these tips.

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  • Keep track of your spending. At least once a month, use credit card, checking, and other records to review what you've purchased. Then, ask yourself if it makes sense to reallocate some of this spending to an emergency savings account. http://ow.ly/sj972

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Challenging Herself to Save

It all started when Marchale Burton overheard Alabama cooperative extension colleague Isaac Chappelle, coordinator of Alabama Saves, explaining how saving just a little bit – even change – is all it takes to become a saver. “I thought about that,” Burton said, “and wanted to see if it would work.” So, she challenged herself to see how much change she could save.

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Inspired to Build Savings By Starting Small

With little-to-no money in the bank and living on a limited income with her adult daughter, Sharon wasn’t sure if building up savings for her future was even possible. “At my age, to put debts behind me would be a relief,” she said, but she wasn’t quite sure how to even get started with a savings plan. That all changed when Sharon attended the Great Lakes Michigan Saves Pay Yourself First Saver’s Summit during America Saves Week.

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The Gift of Homeownership

Quaneka Willis, a single mother of three children, was receiving rental assistance through the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee when she decided to take control of her finances. So, in September of 2013 she attended the Make Your Money Talk program and pledged as a Wisconsin Saver. In less than 12 months, she had maximized her savings and was beginning the process of purchasing her first home.

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