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Saving is possible!  

We all agree that saving is a good idea. That’s the easy part. Figuring out how to manage your expenses so you can save, or save more? That may not be so easy. America Saves Week is your opportunity to commit—or recommit—to saving for today and for later in retirement. Saving is more than just a good idea. It’s possible!

Saving starts with you.

Let’s say you have your sights set on a vacation this summer … a new car next year … a home when you’re ready … your kids’ college educations someday. Saving regularly not only helps you toward your many goals, it also helps protect your financial well-being, today and in the future.

Anything from saving for a new refrigerator to investing for your retirement may be possible. You’ll be off to a good start if you follow a strategy, based on:

• The cost of your goal
• Your timeline
• Your current spending
• How much you can save/invest

So how much should you save?

Learn about some general rules of thumb for monthly savings. Consider the examples of different saving strategies to reach various goals across different time frames.

Pursuing your financial goals, that’s what saving—and America Saves Week—is about.