Kansas Saves
Kansas Saves — A national social marketing Campaign to 'Save and Reduce Debt' ; and encourage the average person that ' You Can Build Wealth if you Start Small and Think Big'.
Too many individuals and families are experiencing financial crisis of inadequate savings, too much debt, and poor planning for potential major life events. On average, U.S. households carry about $8,000 in credit card debt, up two-thirds compared to a decade ago. More than half of American report living paycheck to paycheck. During the past decade, the rate of personal bankruptcy in the U.S. rose by 69%.
- J. Schuchardt (For a full report click here.)
Pledge To Be a Kansas Saver - Enrollment
America Saves
America Saves Week (ASW), http://www.americasavesweek.org/, is a national effort aimed at reaching more institutions and individuals with the Campaign theme. The primary focus of ASW is to encourage Financial Action—commitments to save, reduce debt, invest and build wealth.
Visit AmericaSaves.org for lots of saver Information.
- America Saves Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2009
- Lead Story: A mechanic "On the Path to Financial Stability"
- "Saving Strategies: Retirement Savings Tips"