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A New Year, A Fresh Start
This month we’re focusing on starting 2023 with a fresh start! This includes getting a clear view of your finances, recovering from holiday debt or overspending, breaking savings barriers, and increasing your income if you’re in a spot to make some extra. We have many resources that support this message for our Saver communities! We’ve put together the Partner Resource Packet below that has everything all in one place for you.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/a-new-year-a-fresh-start/
AMERICA SAVES AND EVEN PARTNER ON GROUNDBREAKING SAVINGS RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Launching in 2022, the Initiative Will Boost Thousands of Low-Wage Earning Adults’ Savings Accounts and Study the Impacts of Cash Injections on Saving, Spending, and Mental Health
AMERICA SAVES LAUNCHES FINANCIAL WELLNESS TOOLKIT
The first-of-its-kind resource kit supports employers as they discern what financial wellness benefits they want to offer to their employees and how to implement such a program.
https://americasaves.org/newsroom/press-releases/america-saves-launches-financial-wellness-toolkit/
AMERICA SAVES PARTNERS WITH 3,900+ ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE DURING ITS ANNUAL EVENT, AMERICA SAVES WEEK
Poised to Address Heightened Financial Stress Amidst Inflation, America Saves Week 2023 Runs from February 27- March 3 and Marks 16 Years in Operation
Being Financially Secure When You Or A Loved One Has A Disability
We know that families who are living with disabilities may often face unique financial considerations, but building financial security is well within reach for you and your loved ones! Everyone deserves to feel financially confident, and by understanding how to navigate the financial challenges that may arise, as well as by understanding the resources and tools available to you, you’ll have what you need to live life to the fullest without financial stress becoming an unnecessary barrier.
COVID-19 Resources
Here is a list of savings resources to help during the Coronavirus crisis.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/covid-19-resources/
Episode 1 - Welcome to The Savings Advocate Podcast
The Savings Advocate is a podcast by America Saves, a national nonprofit with the mission of building financial confidence and increasing positive savings behaviors for all Americans, especially the most financially vulnerable. The hosts for this podcast are Amanda Woods, strategic partnership manager at America Saves, and Kia McAllister-Young, director of the organization.
Episode 2 - Financial Wellness in the Workplace with Sid Pailla (Part 1)
The Savings Advocate is a podcast by America Saves, a national nonprofit with the mission of building financial confidence and increasing positive savings behaviors for all Americans, especially the most financially vulnerable. The hosts for this podcast are Amanda Woods, strategic partnership manager at America Saves, and Kia McAllister-Young, director of the organization.
Episode 3 - Saving For Major Life Milestones
It is important to save for your major life milestones! Life is exciting, and you always have a choice to make when it comes to spending or saving. However, with every choice you make, you may also be choosing to not do something else. For example, spending a lot on little things now may mean that you won’t be able to save money for life’s milestones later.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/podcasts/episode-3-saving-for-major-life-milestones/
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Being Financially Secure When You Or A Loved One Has A Disability
We know that families who are living with disabilities may often face unique financial considerations, but building financial security is well within reach for you and your loved ones! Everyone deserves to feel financially confident, and by understanding how to navigate the financial challenges that may arise, as well as by understanding the resources and tools available to you, you’ll have what you need to live life to the fullest without financial stress becoming an unnecessary barrier.
COVID-19 Resources
Here is a list of savings resources to help during the Coronavirus crisis.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/covid-19-resources/
Episode 3 - Saving For Major Life Milestones
It is important to save for your major life milestones! Life is exciting, and you always have a choice to make when it comes to spending or saving. However, with every choice you make, you may also be choosing to not do something else. For example, spending a lot on little things now may mean that you won’t be able to save money for life’s milestones later.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/podcasts/episode-3-saving-for-major-life-milestones/
Episode 4 - 5 Ways To Make Saving Easier
We have 5 exciting ways for you to make saving easier! We want to empower you to make decisions now that create positive habits and set you up for success in your financial future.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/podcasts/episode-4-5-ways-to-make-saving-easier/
Episode 8 - How Emotions Influence Your Money Habits
In this episode, we focus on how different life experiences affect the way that we feel about money, and how those feelings influence our saving habits.
Episode 9 - Getting A Clear View of Your Finances
When you hear, “Get a clear view of your finances”, what do you picture? Your vision for yourself gives you a baseline for where you are so that you can make a plan for where you want to be financially.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/podcasts/episode-9-getting-a-clear-view-of-your-finances/
First-Time Homebuyers: Where to Start
Excited! Scared! Anxious! Nervous! These are all normal emotions when starting the home-buying process for the first time. There are a lot of things to research, review, consider, and do throughout the process that can seem overwhelming for most first-timers.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/first-time-homebuyers-where-to-start/
Purchasing a Car
Buying an automobile is a major purchase and often the first large purchase many of us make. Finding the right car, navigating loans, and negotiating with a dealership or seller can be a little daunting.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/purchasing-a-car/
Saving for Competing Priorities
With a little planning and focus, you can create a plan that allows you to work toward the goals most important to you. Here are a few steps to take to get started.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/saving-for-competing-priorities/
Saving for Life’s Major Milestones when you’re young and just starting out
Here are a few goals to consider now that will help you get your financial life in order and ready for all the important events and milestones, you’ll encounter on this journey called life...
For organizations
A New Year, A Fresh Start
This month we’re focusing on starting 2023 with a fresh start! This includes getting a clear view of your finances, recovering from holiday debt or overspending, breaking savings barriers, and increasing your income if you’re in a spot to make some extra. We have many resources that support this message for our Saver communities! We’ve put together the Partner Resource Packet below that has everything all in one place for you.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/a-new-year-a-fresh-start/
First-Time Homebuyers: Where to Start
Excited! Scared! Anxious! Nervous! These are all normal emotions when starting the home-buying process for the first time. There are a lot of things to research, review, consider, and do throughout the process that can seem overwhelming for most first-timers.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/first-time-homebuyers-where-to-start/
Getting To Know The New America Saves!
Our May 2021 Partner Resource Packet is a bit different than you’re used to! This month we wanted to take a step back and focus on supporting YOU, our Partners, Local Campaigns, and America Saves Week Participating Organizations, as you make a measurable impact on your communities using America Saves resources.
Secure 2.0 - Empowering Employees To Save For What Matters Most
The journey toward building financial security is a deeply personal one, with each of us bringing our own distinctive life experiences, cultural roots, socio-economic narratives, and emotional well-being. In the midst of our busy professional lives, where we invest considerable time, there's an undeniable desire to be embraced as our full selves. It's about more than just our professional duties – it's a desire to be seen holistically.
Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring is here, and it's the perfect time for Savers to do a "spring clean" of their finances! In order to achieve a financial spring clean, Savers must first be able to obtain a clear view of their finances. America Saves has many resources to support Savers as they start or continue on their savings journey.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/spring-clean-your-finances/
Tax Time Resources
This time of year, supporting our Savers on their financial wellness journey means ensuring they have the guidance and support necessary during tax season.
https://americasaves.org/resource-center/partner-resource-packets/tax-time-resources/
The Time Is Now: Save For The Unexpected
We help Americans make saving a priority, especially those most vulnerable with low to moderate earnings.
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AMERICA SAVES AND EVEN PARTNER ON GROUNDBREAKING SAVINGS RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Launching in 2022, the Initiative Will Boost Thousands of Low-Wage Earning Adults’ Savings Accounts and Study the Impacts of Cash Injections on Saving, Spending, and Mental Health
AMERICA SAVES LAUNCHES FINANCIAL WELLNESS TOOLKIT
The first-of-its-kind resource kit supports employers as they discern what financial wellness benefits they want to offer to their employees and how to implement such a program.
https://americasaves.org/newsroom/press-releases/america-saves-launches-financial-wellness-toolkit/
AMERICA SAVES PARTNERS WITH 3,900+ ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE DURING ITS ANNUAL EVENT, AMERICA SAVES WEEK
Poised to Address Heightened Financial Stress Amidst Inflation, America Saves Week 2023 Runs from February 27- March 3 and Marks 16 Years in Operation
Episode 1 - Welcome to The Savings Advocate Podcast
The Savings Advocate is a podcast by America Saves, a national nonprofit with the mission of building financial confidence and increasing positive savings behaviors for all Americans, especially the most financially vulnerable. The hosts for this podcast are Amanda Woods, strategic partnership manager at America Saves, and Kia McAllister-Young, director of the organization.
Episode 2 - Financial Wellness in the Workplace with Sid Pailla (Part 1)
The Savings Advocate is a podcast by America Saves, a national nonprofit with the mission of building financial confidence and increasing positive savings behaviors for all Americans, especially the most financially vulnerable. The hosts for this podcast are Amanda Woods, strategic partnership manager at America Saves, and Kia McAllister-Young, director of the organization.
Episode 4 - Measuring Your Impact with Amy Marty Conrad
The Savings Advocate is a podcast by America Saves, a national nonprofit with the mission of building financial confidence and increasing positive savings behaviors for all Americans, especially the most financially vulnerable. The hosts for this podcast are Amanda Woods, strategic partnership manager at America Saves, and Kia McAllister-Young, director of the organization.