Welcome to Kansas Saves
Partnering with the National America Saves Campaign
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. These tips and tools can help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Take financial action in your life! “Start small, think big” and make your dreams a reality! Join Kansas Saves!
The Power To Save Money Is In Us All
Saving money, improving your financial life, building wealth. It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. So what is your goal? Set up an emergency cash fund? Get out of debt? Make a down payment on a car or home? Sock away money for college or retirement?
Kansas Saves not only can help you develop your goals but also take action. We provide savings guidance, tools, resources and plenty of motivation. When you join as a saver, you'll receive the following benefits:
- Free subscription to our quarterly American Saver newsletter
- Free America Saves Campaign Flier
- Free monthly e-mail newsletters with savings advice from national experts
- Free access to our members-only Savers Tracking Tool to help you reach your goals
Getting Started
When it comes to saving money, the sooner you start, the better. It's not an act that's accomplished overnight, but a process that happens gradually and grows over time. Just remember, slow and steady wins the race.
Making ends meet can be a challenge. And in today's tough economy, you may wonder how it's possible to spare anything. But any amount saved - a quarter, a dollar - is progress. Those quarters and dollars add up. As you get into the habit of routinely "paying into your savings" you'll see the money you're setting aside grow.
Saving Strategies
Guidance for reaching specific goals, money-managing ideas and more. Get started by reading our Five Strategies to Saving>>.
- The Miracle of Compound Interest
- Learn how you can make your savings work as hard as you do. Click here to find out more >>
- Keep Your Savings Safe, Secure and Growing
- Banks, credit unions and even the government offer a variety of financial products that can help you save. Find one that's right for you >>
Savings Tips
Cash in those dusty jars of pennies. Pack your lunch instead of buying it at work. There are lots of little things you can do to fund your savings. Just be creative
Saver Resources
Savings tools, plus articles, links and more.
Financial Questions?
A personal finance expert from a Cooperative Extension land-grant university can provide you with information and resources. Visit their eXtension website today.
Meet a Saver
Kisha Barns' financial situation was undisciplined, unrestricted, and impulsive. Barns had no savings and only had enough money to live paycheck to paycheck, which she described as "very uncomfortable and stressful." Charlotte Saves helped Barns track her spending better by writing down all the things she bought, and to be honest with herself, as well as the creditors she was working with. Barns cut her spending and set up payment plans to cover her bills, in addition to saving money every week. "It was an adjustment," said Barns. But when she saw the changes even just after 2 months she realized what a difference Charlotte Saves and saving had made in her life. Read his story.
Promo Support and Resources for Local Saves Campaigns
Local saves campaigns can connect employers, financial institutions, organizations, educators and others to jointly promote and support saving, financial education and local financial issues.
America Saves Week 2012
February 19-26
Theme: Make a plan. Save automatically.
Contact your local K-State Research and Extension agent
To inquire about educational opportunities near you. K-State Research and Extension is an America Saves Campaign partner; supports Kansas Saves resources.
Contact Kansas Saves Coordinator
Email: Carol Young
SaveUp Disclaimer:
Kansas Saves is not endorsing or promoting the America Saves - SaveUp promotional option during the 2012 Campaign. Individuals interested in SaveUp should visit www.AmericaSaves.org