Saving & Spending

In today’s economy, it’s hard enough to keep up with the bills, let alone save money. If you’re finding it difficult to do everything you’d like and deserve to do with your money, you’re not alone. The national savings rate is at its lowest since the Great Depression.

Learning how to make a budget and understanding the savings vehicles you have available to you will allow you to prioritize savings and achieve your financial goals.


Saving Saving can help you achieve any financial goal. Whether it’s a comfortable retirement, a down payment for a house, or a new car or stereo, you can get there by setting money aside.		Budgeting A budget is an outline of your future income and expenditures that you use as a spending and saving guideline. It will help you pay your bills on time, cover unexpected emergencies, and reach your financial goals.		Banking Choosing the right bank is an important step. As with any financial decision, it’s good to sit down beforehand and figure out what you want and need.

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Posted by: Deeeeeee
Part of my misguided attitude with money is that all I learned is money was temporary anyways. So as soon as I got it in my hand the quicker I spent it. I think the spending made me feel large and in charge...but the reality is that eventually we all have to pay one way or another

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