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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:

78 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, 26 percent said much better and 45 percent said a bit better.
59 percent said they would recommend that friends or family sign up for America Saves text messages.
70 percent said the texts they like receiving the best are savings tips

Text AmericaSavesText to 877877 to sign up for America Saves text messages.

Tip of the Day

Written by Katie Bryan | November 29, 2013
Transferring money from checking to savings is the fastest way to #save $500 to $1,000 http://ow.ly/PZR8h

Saver Tips and Stories View all »

From Overwhelmed to In Control

Written by | September 12, 2019

In 2017 Debi felt overwhelmed. Her credit cards were maxed, and she wasn't exactly sure how to handle it. When asked how her credit issues started, her answer sounded like many Savers that we've spoken to: making too many impulse purchases. “I was driven by feelings like ‘That sounds good,’ or ‘I am too tired to cook.’” Then she attended a university extension program that introduced her to America Saves. That’s where she heard the tip that set her on her savings journey - stop accumulating debt.

Coping with a Lost Job

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

Aimee Shaffer worked as a Public Service News Director for radio for years until one day her employer downsized the company, resulting in hundreds of lost jobs, including Aimee’s.

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.