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GUEST POST: Financial Literacy Month Is a Great Time to Start Saving

Financial Literacy Month provides an opportunity for everyone to learn more about their personal finances and take steps to improve their financial picture. This year’s celebration kicked off on April 1, 2016. If you’re looking for a place to start your review of your holistic financial picture, America Saves provides 3 easy ways to assess your current situation and take action to save.

America Saves Week | February 22-27

We are excited to participate in America Saves Week starting Monday, February 22! This is our second year participating. Watch our blog and social media platforms for articles, tips and tricks to help you save more in 2016! Will you take the pledge? ‪#‎ASW2016

Schedule of Content:
Monday, February 22: Save Automatically
Tuesday, February 23: Assess Your Savings
Wednesday, February 24: Save for Retirement
Thursday, February 25: Save for Emergencies
Friday, February 26: Saving at Tax Time
Saturday, February 27: Pay Off High-Interest Debt

No-sweat ways to help kids start out strong, financially

By Laura Schlachtmeyer
America Saves Week is coming up on Feb. 23. This annual event helps thousands of us start out on a regular program of saving money toward our goals. We’ve all got goals and plans for the future, and a lot of them cost money.

Parents, take the America Saves pledge and get started on saving today.
If you’re a parent or caregiver, setting up savings is also a great opportunity to include your kids. Here’s a quick guide to encourage your kids to start thinking about saving. We’re never too young (or old) to learn!

5 Simple Steps to Save Successfully this America Saves Week

By Tammy Greynolds, America Saves Communications Coordinator

America Saves Week (February 23 – 28, 2015) is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action. America Saves’ mantra – and the focus for America Saves Week – is simple: Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically. When you know what your current financial picture looks like, you can be more proactive in setting yourself up for future success.

Try these five simple steps during America Saves Week to help yourself save successfully:

America Saves Week | February 23-28

WESTconsin Credit Union is excited to participate in America Saves Week starting Monday, February 23! Watch our blog and social media platforms for articles, tips and tricks to help you save more in 2015! Will you take the pledge? ‪#‎ASW2015

Schedule of Content:
Monday, February 23: Assess Your Savings
Tuesday, February 24: Pay Off High-Interest Debt
Wednesday, February 25: Family & Youth Savings
Thursday, February 26: Save Automatically
Friday, February 27: Save for Retirement
Saturday, February 28: Save for Emergencies