North Carolina Saves

North Carolina Saves—an initiative of The Collaborative—is a statewide campaign to encourage North Carolinians to start small, think BIG with their savings! Establishing healthy savings habits is the key to turning dreams into reality.

Throughout the state, people are learning the value in saving money along ways to save, from building credit and paying down debt, to budgeting and investing.

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Savings Strategies:

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:

About Us

The Collaborative is a non-profit organization promoting economic security for North Carolina families through savings and financial education programs.
www.cultureofsavings.org.

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