National Financial Capability Month

With the continued COVID-19 pandemic growing and everyday Americans feeling the ramifications of our economy slowing down in an effort to slow the spread, we are experiencing firsthand why saving for the unexpected and having a savings plan is crucial.

April is National Financial Capability Month, and there’s no better time for us to commit to supporting individuals and families in their quest to be more financially stable by saving successfully and reducing debt.

In this month’s America Saves Partner Resource Packet you will find content that helps build financial literacy, including ready-to-use social media posts, graphics, blog posts and more.

Social Media & Blog Posts

#SaveAutomatically

#SaveAutomatically by having your direct deposit split with a portion going to savings, or have your financial institution auto-transfer a set amount each pay period. #FinancialCapability tip via @AmericaSaves

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Need to dip into your #savings? Don’t feel guilty, that’s what your emergency fund is for. If you have automatic savings set up, you’ll meet your savings goal again in no time. #FinancialCapabilityMonth tip via @AmericaSaves

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Wondering the most responsible way to allocate extra money toward your financial goals? Try this tip from @AmericaSaves! #FinancialCapabilityMonth

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Having a good credit score is crucial to financial health! Don’t forget to make your payments on time, as a late payment can be detrimental to your credit score. Via @AmericaSaves #FinancialCapabilityMonth

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Additional Posts

Not only does reducing debt save you money, it frees up funds so that you can reach your other savings goals faster. Organizations like our partners over at @moneymanagement can help! https://bit.ly/2JdPYbw

One of the first steps on the path of #FinancialCapability is understanding your relationship with money. Take the “What’s Your Money Personality?” Quiz from @AmericaSaves to get insight on your spending habits. https://bit.ly/asmoneyquiz

Want a savings accountability partner? Take the @AmericaSaves Pledge and receive support that helps keep you focused on your savings goals via email, text, tips, and reminders: http://bit.ly/aspledge #FinancialCapability #FinancialLiteracy

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Resources

America Saves Resources/Tools

  • Incorporate the America Saves Pledge in your community outreach: http://bit.ly/aspledge.
  • Request an Embeddable Pledge for your website by emailing us at save@americasaves.org.
  • Request to become a Local Campaign partner of America Saves and get direct support from our team to champion savings in your local community.
  • Text to Pledge: Savers can take the America Saves Pledge via text message and receive support throughout their savings journey.

Partner Organization Resources & Highlights

Videos:

University of Arkansas Save Automatically Video

Encourages you to make your savings automatic like other things around your home.

Effective Strategies for Saving Successfully
An online panel discussion among 3 banking executives with successful saving tips and sharing how their financial institutions are supporting individuals with saving.

Split to Save
Encourages you to split your direct deposit, having a portion going directly to a savings account.