Save Yourself!
Bloomberg – May 16
This is America Saves Week, championed by the Consumer Federation of … Organizers of America Saves Week offer up a range of savings goals: Make a budget.
Think like a millionaire to become one, author says
Seattle Times- March 16, 2013
Millionaires tends to be lifetime learners always looking for ways to improve products or services and make money, Steve Siebold says
Know repercussions of revised savings plans
Chicago Tribune – March 8, 2013
According to research published late last month as part of America Saves Week, an annual event run by the Consumer Federation of America and the American …
7 Obstacles to Saving for Retirement
U.S. News & World Report – Mar 4, 2013
A recent HSBC survey found that just under half (49 percent) of Americans are regular savers. And a new Consumer Federation of America …
Rapping About Saving Money
New York Times (Bucks Blog) – March 4, 2013
“Saving My Clams” is the title of a music video that won Mr. Elkins first place in the “Lights, Camera, Save!” video contest, sponsored by the American Bankers Association’s Education Foundation to promote America Saves Week.
Steve Siebold: America Saves Week Should Put the Focus on Earning
Huffingtonpost.com – March 4, 2013
The greatest way to earn money is to find a problem to solve. And if you can find a problem to solve using your talents and what you’re passionate about, …
Consumers still struggle to save
Dallas Morning News (blog) – Feb 28, 2013
Only about half of Americans reported good savings habits, according to a study by the Consumer Federation of America and the American …
The Learning Network Blog- Saving, Credit, and Debt: Learning About Personal Finance With the Times
New York Times- Feb 27, 2013
How can students learn to make informed decisions when it comes to saving money, using credit cards and taking on college debt? In recognition of America Saves Week, we’ve put together a toolbox of activities to help students learn essential lessons about personal finance in these three areas.
Free movie rental, e-books and ‘Plants vs. Zombies’
MSN Money- Feb 27, 2013
Given that this is America Saves Week, why not entertain yourself for free and send a few extra dollars to your bank account? While not a gamer …
Americans Still Aren’t Saving Enough
CNN Money- Feb 26, 2013
Many Americans are still failing to sock away enough money to pay for retirement — or emergencies for that matter, according to a survey of more than 1,000 people released Monday. – See more at:
How do your finances stack up?
CBS Money Watch- Feb 26, 2013
(MoneyWatch) Do you stick to a budget that allows you to meet your long and short-term savings goals? If you do, you’re in the minority. According to a new survey on America’s savings habits, just 43 percent of Americans have a spending plan that allows them to save enough.
Upromise and Wise Bread Team Up to Promote America Saves Week
PRWeb – Feb 26, 2013
The two companies will celebrate America Saves Week with a tweetchat about smart ways to save $100 a month. Upromise will provide $500 in prizes and the event is expected to reach over two million impressions on Twitter.
Want to Save More Money? America Saves Week Shows you how
Sacramento Bee- Feb 26, 2013
Still shaking off the recession, roughly half of all Americans have a tough time saving money. That not-so-surprising news comes from two new surveys timed to America Saves Week, now through March 2.
The first survey, issued by Bankrate.com, found that only a bare majority – 55 percent – of U.S. adults had more in emergency savings stashed away than they did in credit card debt.
America Saves Week a Time to Plan for the Future
Sacramento Bee – Feb 25, 2013
Over the last several years, Americans have learned the value of saving as they have been forced to draw upon their reserves to stay afloat in a challenging economic climate. Unfortunately, a slow …
America Saves Week a Time to Plan for the Future
Yahoo News- Feb 25, 2013
Over the last several years, Americans have learned the value of saving as they have been forced to draw upon their reserves to stay afloat in a challenging economic climate. Unfortunately, a slow economy has prevented many from setting aside funds for future financial goals and emergencies.
21 Painless Ways to Save
MSN Money – Feb 25, 2013
Some tips on tucking it away — even if you think you can’t — just in time for America Saves Week. By Donna_Freedman 3 hours ago. Logo: Couple counting money (Jose Luis Pelaez Inc, Blend Images, Getty Images One of the most common pieces of personal …
Savings week comes as budget cuts loom in Washington March 1
Detroit Free Press – Feb 21, 2013
… calendar flips to an annual consumer-oriented event called America Saves Week. And Military Saves Week runs along with it from Monday through March 2.
Program helps soldiers with financial matters
USA TODAY – Feb 20, 2013
… the calendar flips to an annual consumer-oriented event called America Saves Week. And Military Saves Week runs along with it from Feb.
2/18-3/2: 3 ways to save in metro Phoenix
Arizona Republic-Feb 17, 2013
Assess your finances and set some savings goals during America Saves Week, which is Monday, Feb. 25, to Sunday, March 2. Get a head start…