Take the Los Angeles Saves Pledge

Click here to return to the Los Angeles Saves homepage.

Los Angeles Saves

Partner Resource Packet

Want to share savings messages?

Our Partner Resources Packets include a guest post, social media content, and more.

Current Theme: Tax Time: The Perfect Time to Save

View

Tip of the Day

Transferring money from checking to savings is the fastest way to #save $500 to $1,000 http://ow.ly/PZR8h

Consejo del Día

¡Establezca una meta, desarrolle un plan, ahorre automáticamente, comprométase a ahorrar hoy mismo! http://ow.ly/PZScS #save

Share Your Tip or Story

And if we feature you in our newsletter, you get $25.

Coping with a Lost Job

Aimee Shaffer worked as a Public Service News Director for radio for years until one day her employer downsized the company, resulting in hundreds of lost jobs, including Aimee’s.

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.

Getting Out of Debt

In 2004, Tonya Shelton was facing financial ruin. Barely making more than minimum wage and having lost her home to an unexpected family crisis, Shelton and her family were forced to live in a rundown hotel.