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For Johnnie Lovett, a Young Illinois Saver, saving has been a habit since he was a teenager. “As a teenager, I was responsible for buying certain things with my allowance,” the Illinois State University junior said. “I found out I wasn’t always able to buy the things I wanted.” His parents introduced him to the concepts of budgeting, saving, and money management. He has taken that advice to heart and is now regularly saving.  Read more...

 
"At the end of every day I empty the change in my pockets into a large glass bowl on my nightstand. This usually amounts to $3 to $4. When the bowl gets full I gather up the coins. I used to have my children count the coins and put them in coin wrappers for deposit at the bank. I motivated them by letting them keep 10 percent of the moneythey handled."

All over America people just like you are proving that you dont have to be rich to build wealth. As members of America Saves, they are paying off their debts, and saving to reach their financial goals.  We can help with tips and tools to help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and to start saving.  So what are you waiting for?  Enroll in America Saves and start making your dreams a reality.

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