America Saves Week 2026
The second week of April marks America Saves Week. This year, savers are encouraged to keep their eye on a prize as they save money.
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Will Universal Savings Accounts Really Be the Best Way to Save for Emergencies?
Congress wants to create Universal Savings Accounts to give Americans an easier way to generate emergency savings, but will they help average families?
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What’s Your Personal Saving Rate?
The personal saving rate hit 6.8% in June, but are Americans saving equally? We look at personal savings and offer tips on improving your saving strategy.
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How Much Should You Have in Emergency Savings?
Emergency savings is essential to cover unexpected expenses like home and car repairs, as well as to give you a financial safety net in case you lose your job or can’t work due to a medical emergency. But how much should you have in emergency savings and how much do average Americans actually save?
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More Americans Right Size Emergency Savings
Learning how to right size emergency savings is a crucial skill that can help you achieve financial stability and avoid problems with credit card debt. We offer tips to help you ensure you have more savings than debt.
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Credit Card Use Continues to Climb
Consumer credit card use continues to climb, now beating pre-recession levels of spending. Credit card debt increased by 13% in November alone, leading to an all-time high of $1.023 trillion. Here’s what you can do to pay off your debt.
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