Ohio Saves

Welcome to Ohio Saves

All over America, people just like you are proving that you don't have to be rich to build wealth. As members of America Saves, they are paying off their debts and saving to reach their financial goals. These tips and tools can help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Take financial action in your life! “Start small, think big” and make your dreams a reality!

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The Power To Save Money Is In Us All

Saving money, improving your financial life, building wealth. It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. So what is your goal? Set up an emergency cash fund? Get out of debt? Make a down payment on a car or home? Sock away money for college or retirement?

Ohio Saves not only can help you develop your goals but also take action. We provide savings guidance, tools, resources and plenty of motivation. When you join as a saver, you'll receive the following benefits:

Free subscription to our quarterly American Saver newsletter via email
Free monthly e-mail newsletters with savings advice from national experts
Free access to our members-only Savers Tracking Tool to help you reach your goals

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:

FIND YOUR LOCAL OSU EXTENSION OFFICE to look for programs on personal finance and other topics.

Financial Questions?

A personal finance expert from a Cooperative Extension land-grant university can provide you with information and resources. Visit the eXtension website today.

Contact Us

For more information about Ohio Saves please contact:

Amanda Woods
Coordinator
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In The Schools

Ohio Saves is for everyone. Throughout Ohio, our innovative partner programs are helping children and young adults become financially responsible by teaching them the tools and strategies they need to be savvy consumers.

Real Money, Real World
7th-12th Grade Financial Literacy Program
NEFE Teacher Trainings
for high school teachers

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#ASW19: Savings Theme: Save the extra

Did you know you’re more likely to save a windfall than a small amount consistently over time? Hack that psychology by saving your bonuses, raises, and tax refunds.
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Saving for retirement: It’s easier than you may think

My parents were hard-working first-generation Americans who were born during the Depression. My mother was a nurse and my father a businessman, and they were loving and supportive parents, but they were extremely frugal with money. “You’re only as rich as the money you have in the bank,” my mother used to say. “If you save nothing, you have nothing.” When we were young, my brother, three sisters and I were expected to work, and save half of everything we earned.
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#ASW19 Savings Theme: Save to retire

Studies show few Americans have adequate savings for retirement but it’s never too late – or too early – to start saving.
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What Does Bigfoot Have to Do With Your Retirement?

Written by Catherine Harvey, Senior Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute

If you’re worried about financial security in retirement, you’re not alone. A recent survey from AARP and the Ad Council found that nearly three in ten working adults (28%) believe they’re more likely to learn that Bigfoot is real than to live comfortably in retirement.
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