Feb 24 2012
In celebration of America Saves Week 2012, we reflect on the importance of saving money. Simply put, Americans don’t save enough money and rely too heavily on borrowing. A 2010 study showed more than 40% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. Worse, more than 50% of Americans haven’t calculated how much they’ll [...]
Feb 23 2012
Two of the most important savings goals for Americans today are college and retirement. Today’s families face an impossible balancing act. Experts tell us that retirement should be your most important goal, while the mother hen instincts in all of us with children compel us to sacrifice our future to provide the best for them. [...]
Feb 22 2012
It is America Saves Week, and despite common opinion, this is not an oxymoron. Americans can and do save. In fact, we have a complex, advanced financial system that allows most of those who participate in it the opportunity to program savings directly into our budgets. The American Dream is indeed alive and well. Younger [...]
Feb 21 2012
Hooray! It’s America Saves Week 2012 – February 19 through 26! (Cue confetti, balloons & noise makers!) O.K, so maybe that’s too much. It’s not THAT exciting. But, it is a great annual reminder to take a look at your savings plan and re-evaluate it. Young America: it’s a great time to educate yourself on [...]