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:
- Get Out of Debt
- Save for a Home
- Save on Auto Purchases
- Save for Emergencies
- Save for Retirement
- Save for Education
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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Connecticut Saves Partner Spotlight
Written by Faye Griffiths-Smith, UConn Extension|Connecticut Saves
Connecticut Saves provides educational programs that benefit savers on a variety of topics, including financial literacy for young people and adults. Through America Saves, Connecticut Saves is able to further enhance its commitment to promoting the importance of saving.
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5 Holiday Mistakes That Could Cost You
The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to enjoy vacations, catch up with family and friends, and eat great food. While the holidays are about quality time and making memories, it’s easy to get caught up with spending money. Here are five holiday mistakes to avoid this year so you can enjoy the season with your finances intact:
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Coping With the Cost of Caregiving
This article is provided by AARP.
No matter where you work or what you do for a living, balancing work and family can be tough. But when the question of money comes into play, both can get even trickier. The fact is, financial advice for working families tends to focus on the cost of raising children, rather than the costs of caring for aging loved ones or family members with disabilities in need of long-term care.
One in eight Americans provides care for a loved one facing illness, a
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