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Capt. Rob Eckhardt is the first to admit that he hasn’t always been responsible with money. But less than 10 years after a rocky start to saving, Eckhardt reports that he and his wife are free from credit card debt, have a down payment on a home, and are saving regularly for retirement.
And, as the Military Saves representative for his Air Force squadron, he’s helping others make similar progress.Click here to read more about Rob's savings story.
"To cut my food cost down, I started making a monthly menu and base my grocery list on the menu. By doing this I’ve saved at least $200 a month."
All over America people just like you are proving that you don’t 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.
New! The new America Saves' logo, below, is the beginning of a brand makeover that will help us sharpen and improve our outreach, helping more people save successfully. Watch for more of the "new look" this summer.
Building wealth starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. Whatever goal you choose – whether it’s buying a car, buying a house, or getting out from under your debts – learn about proven savings strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. Click on the links below to learn how to:
News and Announcements
5.11.09 View our new quarterly resource packet on youth savings, which includes posters, flyers, and curriculum recommendations to help children develop the savings habit.
5.6.09 Someone in your family headed to college in the fall? Click here for tips on keeping your debt to a minimum, from May e-Wealth Coach author Ted Beck, president and CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education.
4.1.09 If you'd like help your children learn to save, view our April e-Wealth coach article, "Six Effective Ways to Motivate Your Children to Save."
3.20.09 Did your group participate in America Saves Week? Click here to tell us about your activities. Profile Center Click here to update your enrollment info.
Communities across America are forming local Saves campaigns. Local Savers receive a host of benefits, from wealth coaching and workshops to low-cost savings accounts.
A personal finance expert from Cooperative Extension can provide you with information and resources. Visit their eXtension website today.
Capt. Rob Eckhardt is the first to admit that he hasn’t always been responsible with money. But less than 10 years after a rocky start to saving, Eckhardt reports that he and his wife are free from credit card debt, have a down payment on a home, and are saving regularly for retirement. 
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