North Carolina Saves

North Carolina Saves is an initiative of The Collaborative - Creating a Culture of Savings.

In NC, we are on a mission to educate, support and encourage people in their efforts to take control of their finances. Good financial management includes knowledge and practice. Throughout the state, people are learning about financial principles ranging from credit and debt, to budgeting and investing. The practice part is where savings comes in. Together, we can learn how to make savings a regular part of our routines, so that we prosper, both individually and collectively.

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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.
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  • 3 Ways to Treat Yourself and Your Finances

    National Dessert Day is a great time to treat yourself with your favorite goodies. It’s also a great time to treat yourself to some new ways to save money. When you start practicing good savings habits you set yourself up for financial success. Here’s how to treat yourself and your finances.

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  • Halloween Savings Tricks and Treats

    Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start shopping for costumes or planning your party! If you’re prepping for October 31, finding ways to save money will be helpful. After all, Halloween is just the beginning of the end-of-the-year holiday rush. Here are five easy-to-follow tricks and treats to help you save money this Halloween.

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  • Presupuesto y Ahorro (Budget and Savings)

    By Erika Toriz-Kurkjian, HAVEN Neighborhood Services, Los Angeles Saves

    ¿Cómo administrar sus ingresos, para poder pagar los artículos necesarios, comprar lo que desea y aun así lograr sus metas financieras?  La respuesta es establecer prioridades y mantener Buenos hábitos financieros.

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  • Ejercita el habito del ahorro dia a dia (Exercise Savings Habits Day by Day)

    By Arleen Zorrilla, IDA Program Coordinator, Lawrence Saves and Lawrence CommunityWorks (Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month) 

    Los ahorros son necesarios en nuestro estilo de vida, ellos satisfacen y brindan bienestar en cualquier movimiento que estemos dispuestos a dar. Seamos sinceros, detrás de grandes metas realizadas hay buenos ahorros.Indistintamente de las razones que cada uno tenemos para implementar el ahorro, es necesario saber que este hábito determinará muchas cosas en nuestro futuro.

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Taking Steps Toward Financial Fitness

Nicky Vasquez learned about Virginia Saves when she attended her first class with Bank On Virginia Beach. The instructor shared how important it was to have a written savings goal, and the entire class joined Virginia Saves as the first step toward financial fitness.

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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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Jump-Starting a Financial Makeover

Nichelle Johnson, a single mom with two teenage children, knows what it’s like to stretch a dollar. When she moved back to Virginia Beach in 2008, she provided for her family with just a part-time library position.

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