Sign up for Texts

Are you trying to save more money? Not sure what you should be saving for? Through these texts you will get savings tips and advice and can decide what you really want to save for.

Those who receive text messages from America Saves are already seeing the benefits.

58 percent said America Saves texts had been very or somewhat helpful.
40 percent would like to receive America Saves texts more often.
When asked how well they are saving or managing debt since getting our texts, 16 percent said much better and 56 percent said a bit better.
59 percent said they would recommend that friends or family sign up for America Saves text messages.

Tip of the Day

Written by Tammy G. Bruzon | January 16, 2017
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Beware of tax time scams: http://bit.ly/2h0GqA1 @AmericaSaves

Saver Stories View all »

The Gift of Homeownership

Written by Tammy G. Bruzon | August 5, 2015

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.

Starting and Continuing a Personal Finance Journey

Written by Sara Cooper | December 23, 2013

When Kiara Hardin, now a junior at Western Illinois University, became an intern with the Chicago Summer Business Institute during her sophomore year of high school, she began her personal finance journey. The program required participants to open a savings account.

Transforming “I Can’t Save” to “I Will Save”

Written by Guest Blogger | January 13, 2016

You will not believe what it took to completely change my life. About three years ago, the HR Administrator of the corporation where I worked (as a temp with no benefits) forwarded an email to me. Fifteen seconds. One small act of kindness. That's it - that's all it took!