America Saves

05/15/2026

Time for another ! Inspired by our blog post "54 Ways to Save Money," each Friday we'll be sharing out a money savings tip.

Tip #18: Start with a goal of reducing your credit card debt by just $1,000. That $1,000 debt reduction will probably save you $150-200 a year in interest, and much more if you're paying penalty rates of 20-30 percent.

Looking for more tips to save? Check out 54 ways to save money: https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/54-ways-to-save-money

05/13/2026

Whether it’s boredom, anxiety, sadness, or even celebration, emotions often guide our money decisions more than we realize. Discover 6️⃣ ways you can break the emotional spending cycle in today's blog post.

We’ve all been there, scrolling online, stressed after a long day, and suddenly that “add to cart” button feels like self-care. Emotional spending is real, and for many of us, it’s become a go-to coping mechanism.

05/12/2026

Student loans remain one of the most pressing financial challenges for many Americans. Join us for our next webinar on Wednesday, May 20 at 1PM EST with Emma Crawford of October Loan Strategies, where we'll be discussing the latest updates, explore repayment options, and identify next steps to stay on track.

Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/ykbhdvuilq

05/08/2026

It's week 17 of our series! Each Friday, we share out a tip to help you save money.

Tip #17: Pay off credit cards in full each month. The miles and cash-back are only valuable if you're not falling into debt or paying interest.

Looking for more tips to save? Check out 54 ways to save money: https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/54-ways-to-save-money/

05/07/2026

For years, Kerry and her husband talked about visiting Italy. Instead of letting it remain a “someday” goal, they decided to take a simple but powerful step: start saving with intention.

Learn more about how Kerry is working to reach her financial goals and a tip she has for others looking to do the same: https://f.mtr.cool/bhloxjfryd

05/05/2026

Don't miss this week's webinar with Armed Forces Mutual! Whether you’re getting ready to transition out of the military, already out, or supporting someone through it, this session is designed to meet you where you are.

Register for May 6 at 1PM EST: https://consumerfed-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/7817755741781/WN_y5GkDofSRzalXe-5UAkiEw

05/04/2026

Money and finances can trigger a range of emotion, but our relationship with money doesn’t have to be fraught with tension, fear, or disillusionment.

Learn how to create a positive relationship with your money in today's blog post. ⬇️

Money and finances can trigger a range of emotions.

05/01/2026

Time for another , featuring a tip to help you ! Today's tip is to remind yourself to think through every purchase by covering your card with a savings prompt such as, "Have you met your savings goal for the month?"

04/28/2026

As comes to a close, we want to hear from our Savers! Have you implemented a new savings habit? Paid down debt?

Share your savings story with us, you just might inspire someone else: https://f.mtr.cool/wbejxiaeif

04/27/2026

It’s never too late—or too early—to start saving! No matter your age or financial situation, every stage of life presents unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to building financial security.

Explore strategies to help you make the most of your savings at every stage of life in today's blog post.

It’s never too late—or too early—to start saving. No matter your age or financial situation, every stage of life presents unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to building financial security

04/24/2026

It's week 15 of our of tips to save money!

Tip #15: Unsubscribe. Avoid temptation by unsubscribing from marketing emails and texts from the stores where you spend the most money. By law, each marketing email is required to have an unsubscribe link, usually at the bottom of the email or you can reply to any text with STOP, and that should opt you out of their list.

Looking for more tips to save? Check out 54 ways to save money: https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/54-ways-to-save-money/