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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
Your #taxrefund will continue to grow if you put it into savings or retirement http://bit.ly/2hZ6s8A @AmericaSaves

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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.

Starting Over

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

Until last summer, Michael Lindman spent money freely. “I was a union truck driver for 35 years and had a good income,” said Lindman. “I owned my own home, saved a little, and tried to live within my own budget. You always think there’s going to be that much coming in, but things can change in a split second.”

Challenging Herself to Save

Written by Sara Cooper | April 15, 2014

It all started when Marchale Burton overheard Alabama cooperative extension colleague Isaac Chappelle, coordinator of Alabama Saves, explaining how saving just a little bit – even change – is all it takes to become a saver. “I thought about that,” Burton said, “and wanted to see if it would work.” So, she challenged herself to see how much change she could save.