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We motivate, encourage, and support American households to save money, reduce debt & build wealth through no-shame savings tips and strategies.

Washington, DC
Joined September 2009
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@AmericaSaves
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#SavingsTip : Putting just $20 into your savings account each pay period automatically would build your savings account to over $500 if paid bi-weekly, and over $1000 if paid weekly. When you #SaveAutomatically it’s easy to set it and forget it (until you need it!). #ASW2020
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3...2...TWEET! It's #ASW18 and we're kicking things off with a Twitter storm! In the next hour, tweet your favorite savings tips, resources, and stories so that America Saves Week will be Twitter feeds across the world! #ASW18
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It’s America Saves Week! Today we’re focused on reasons to #Save4TheUnexpected . Here are 38 reasons why you need at least a $500 emergency fund! #ASW2020
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If you lost your job today would you have enough savings to take care of your responsibilities? #FinancialLiteracyMonth is the perfect time to ask yourself these questions.
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A9. Not sure where to start your side gig? Try freelance writing, pet sitting, social media marketing, or even babysitting. #ASW18 #WBChat
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It's America Saves Week! Follow along as we encourage Americans to save successfully and pause to do a financial check-in each day. Here's what you can expect during #ASW2020
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Q2. How can I get a copy of my credit report and score, and what does it cost? #BuildCredit
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America Saves Week and Military Saves Week are this February 25 – March 2. Learn how to participate in motivating Americans to save at . #ASW19 #MSW19
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A5. Participating in a work-related retirement program like a 401(k) is an option, esp. if employer match is offered. #WBChat #ASW18
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#WednesdayWisdom Pay yourself first so you can reach your savings #goals
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A2. Not sure where to start? We can help with that! #WBchat #ASW19
@wisebread
Wise Bread
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Q2: Do you have a savings plan? #WBChat #ASW19
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America Saves Week 2020: Today’s focus on #Save2Retire . Preparing for retirement can easily be pushed into the “someday” category, as we focus on present needs and expenses. Very few Americans have a plan for retirement savings that equals their living standards. #ASW2020
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Know where your money is going. Let @AmericaSaves help: #WednesdayWisdom
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E-I-T-C, find out what it means to me! Millions of taxpayers each year benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit. Ask your preparer this year if you qualify! #EITCAwarenessDay >>
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A7. Out of sight, out of mind! The money goes straight to your retirement savings before you have a chance to spend it. #WBChat #ASW18
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Savers with a plan are 2xs more likely to meet their savings goals! Need to make your plan? Take the @AmericaSaves Pledge or repledge! You’ll choose your savings goal, including how much to save and for how long. #ASW #SaveWithAPlan #MySavingsPlan
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Join thousands of organizations committed to helping others save during #ASW17 (Feb 27 – Mar 4):
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America Saves Week is finally here! Share your savings goal/story for chance to win $1000. Info: #ImSavingFor #ASW17
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Let’s get started! Q1. What is a credit report and score? #BuildCredit
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America Saves Week 2019 starts today! Join @AmericaSaves and @MilitarySaves this afternoon at 12 noon Eastern for the kickoff tweet chat! #ASW19 #MSW19
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Share your #savings goal & win the #imsavingfor contest - $500 towards your goal! #AmericaSaves #ASW2016
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A2: Maximizing tax savings can help pay off debt, build an emergency fund, or get ahead on retirement savings. #ASW17 #WBChat
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A5. You can also open an IRA. This is a great option in particular for people w/o a workplace retirement savings option. #ASW18 #WBChat
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More Than 1,550 Organizations Join Forces to Motivate Americans to Save During America Saves Week and Military Saves | America Saves Week 2018 is here! Read the press release >> #ASW18
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A3. This is especially true if you’re young. Don’t give up the opportunity to earn compound interest. #WBChat #ASW18
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A8. You can be eligible to win just for saving a portion of your tax refund! #WBChat #ASW18
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A7. Or have your bank or credit union automatically transfer $$ into a separate savings account each month. #WBChat #ASW18
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A6. Check your @SocialSecurity benefits by getting a #mySocialSecurity account! #WBChat #ASW18
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A1. Our savers' top goals are retirement, education, and emergencies! What are you saving for? #WBchat #ASW19
@wisebread
Wise Bread
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Let's get started! Q1: What are your main savings goals? #ASW19 #WBChat
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If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take the America Saves Pledge. After making your new savings plan, you’ll receive support, reminders, and tips from America Saves that will help keep you on track toward achieving your goal! #ASW2023
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Today we are celebrating the incredible women behind America Saves. 💪 #InternationalWomensDay
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It's "Save by Reducing Debt" Day for #ASW2022 ! Thank you to all of our participating organizations who are helping us help Americans build financial resiliency!
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Thought of the day. Do you live by this rule? #quote
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Keeping your spending habits in check will help you realize your savings goals. #WednesdayWisdom
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#ASW17 starts today! Join #SavesChat this afternoon at 12p Pacific/3p Eastern for the kick-off chat hosted by @AmericaSaves .
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A9: Or check your tax withholdings on your W-2. Reduce the big refund in exchange for maximized savings all year-round. #WBChat #ASW17
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You know it's America Saves Week, but did you know it's Military Saves Week too? Learn more in our video. #ASW18 #MSW18
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A3: With a split deposit, a portion of your paycheck automatically goes to into savings each pay period. #ASW19 #WBChat
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Q3: How can people make savings an automatic part of their financial strategy? #ASW19 #WBChat
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A5. There are so many avenues for retirement savings in and out of the workplace. #WBChat #ASW19
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Q5: Should people include saving for retirement in their savings goals? #ASW19 #WBChat
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Good point. Some prefer tax windfall, but you can maximize savings year-round by adjusting withholding. #WBChat
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@AmericaSaves Ideally, you want a small refund. A big refund just means you've given the govt an interest-free loan. #ASW17 #WBChat
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A1: Tax season officially opened on January 23 and the IRS expects more than 70% of taxpayers to receive refunds this year! #ASW17 #WBChat
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A3. Or set up scheduled automatic transfers from checking to savings through your financial institution. #ASW19 #WBChat
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Q3: How can people make savings an automatic part of their financial strategy? #ASW19 #WBChat
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Your tax refund isn't just "extra money." It's money you can use to jump start that emergency savings fund that will benefit you in the future.
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A9. @AFCPE is offering free financial counseling to folks who takes the America Saves Pledge during #ASW19 . Don't miss out! #WBChat
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Q9: How can you assess your savings plan? #ASW19 #WBChat
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A9. Make sure you set aside enough for self-employment taxes so you get $$ at tax time rather owing it. #WBChat #ASW18
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A3. If your interest rates are higher than interest you’ll earn on savings, you may benefit from paying off CC debt first. #ASW18 #WBChat
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Protect your tax refund! Be aware of tax-time scammers: #wbchat #ASW17
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A3: Scammers might be advertising certain type of tax breaks! #wbchat #ASW17
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Savvy Allocation of Your Tax Refund http://t.co/utgcNkBNQj via @AmericaSaves @XNEFinancial
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A4. Saving for retirement now will help ensure you have enough money to live comfortably when you stop working. #WBChat #ASW18
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This month we honor and celebrate the women in the #personalfinance industry and the trails they've blazed along the way. #WomensHistoryMonth
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A4. Wealth isn’t built by saving wages alone, it’s earned through compound interest over time. #ASW18 #WBChat
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PSA: Nearly everyone who fills out the @FAFSA gets some form of student aid. And it's free to apply! #ASW18
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A8. Participate in the SaveYourRefund giveaway for a chance to win one of over 100 prizes up to $10,000! #ASW18 #WBChat
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A6. @CFPB can help you figure out how your claiming age will impact your Social Security benefits. >> #ASW18 #WBChat
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Millennials save more of paycheck than any other age group: #SavingsFactFriday
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A3: Use IRS Form 8888 to easily deposit a portion of your refund into a savings account. #TaxTimeSavings And we like this video from @prosperitynow on getting ready:
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A8. Take that mindset and apply it by saving your bonuses, raises, and tax refunds! Happy tax season, btw! #ASW18 #WBChat
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44% of Millennial parents use 529 college savings plans. #HowAmericaSaves
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A8: This is when you wait 24 hrs before making a purchase to avoid impulse spending! #WBChat #ASW19
@wisebread
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Q8: What are some of the best money-saving strategies you’ve heard of? #ASW19 #WBChat
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Do you ever find yourself wondering if there is a magic formula to #savingmoney ? 🪄Does it seem that everyone around you knows the secret to saving successfully except you? Well, here it is... 🥁 #SavingAutomatically ! Check out this resource 👇 #ASW2023
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A9: You can start by putting this year's refund in your retirement savings to maximize your deductions next tax season. #ASW17 #WBChat
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A2. Savers with a plan are twice as likely to successfully save for things like retirement! #ASW18 #WBchat
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A1. From education to retirement to vehicles and more; the opportunities for #savings goals are endless! #WBchat #ASW19
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Let's get started! Q1: What are your main savings goals? #ASW19 #WBChat
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A8: Never give out any personal info to someone claiming to be #IRS . Make sure to report the call: #ASW17 #WBChat
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@AmericaSaves
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Celebrate #NationalDonutDay by saving some dough! More #savings tips >>
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A5. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the better compound interest will be able to work for you. #WBChat #ASW19
@wisebread
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Q5: Should people include saving for retirement in their savings goals? #ASW19 #WBChat
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@AmericaSaves
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America Saves Week 2018 (Feb. 26-March 3) is just days away! It's not too late to sign up to be a partner to encourage your community to save. See who is already participating here >> #ASW18
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@AmericaSaves
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Wondering how to start an #emergencyfund ? We’ve got you covered. Step 1. Start Small, and Think Big. Step 2. Start with a simple $500 goal. Step 3. Take the America Saves pledge for support on your #savings journey.
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#SavingsTipTuesday make savings automatic! Learn more here >>
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A4. Saving for unexpected expenses can be the difference between staying afloat or ending up in debt. #WBChat #ASW19
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Q4: Why is it important to save for unexpected expenses? #ASW19 #WBChat
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@AmericaSaves
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That’s it! THANKS SO MUCH to all our savers, friends, & partners for joining us in today’s chat! #SavesChat
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It’s #AmericaSavesWeek ! Today we’re focused on the easiest way to save. What is it? To #SaveAutomatically ! Check out this blog post to learn how to “set it and forget it!” #ASW2021
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Some #WednesdayWisdom for your hump day!
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A8. Don't skimp on preventative health care! Taking care of yourself will save you in more ways than one. #WBChat #ASW19
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Q8: What are some of the best money-saving strategies you’ve heard of? #ASW19 #WBChat
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A1. Try @choosetosave 's Ballpark E$timate tool to find out if you're hitting a retirement savings home run #WBchat #ASW18
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A4. As early as possible! Remember it’s never too late to begin saving and this week is the perfect time to start! #ASW18 #WBChat
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College is Worth Every Penny—Start Saving Today with a 529 Plan >> | Great info. from @collegesavings
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A7: You can take the pledge here: . #WBChat #ASW19
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Q7: How can people remain accountable to their saving money goals? #ASW19 #WBChat
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@TheSaddlers5 Emergency savings may be most important difference between those who manage to stay afloat and those who sink in debt! #WBChat
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A2. If your goal is your destination, think of your savings plan like the road map for getting there! #WBchat #ASW19
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Q2: Do you have a savings plan? #WBChat #ASW19
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Not sure what to do with that new raise? Challenge yourself to save a percentage of your extra...AUTOMATICALLY!
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Avg amount a family paid for college during 2017 was $23,757 according to @SallieMae . #collegesavings tips here:
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A3. Ask your employer to set up split deposit #WBChat #ASW19
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Q3: How can people make savings an automatic part of their financial strategy? #ASW19 #WBChat
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A5: Find one that works for you and your goals! #WBChat #ASW19
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Q5: Should people include saving for retirement in their savings goals? #ASW19 #WBChat
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#AmericaSavesWeek is a week to pause and do a financial check in with yourself! Join us for #ASW2022 , February 21st – 25th for tips, information, resources, and events! We're less than a way from kicking off the best week of the year! #ThinkLikeASaver
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A9: Use our assessment tool to find out if you're saving adequately: #WBChat #ASW19
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Q9: How can you assess your savings plan? #ASW19 #WBChat
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(1/4) Having short-term savings is essential to overall financial stability and boosts your #financialconfidence . #ASW2023 #Saving4TheUnexpected What is short-term #savings ? Thread below👇
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It's not too late to participate! Join us and thousands of organizations committed to helping others save during #ASW18 (Feb 26 – Mar 3) with @AmericaSaves and @ChooseToSave :
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A1. Checking in on your finances together in a holistic way once per year is a great place to start. #ASW19 ! Set your goals, make plans, and determine your savings habits for the year to come. #creditchat
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Let's start! Q1: How often should couples have "the money talk"? #CreditChat #ASW19
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A1. Use our quick and easy tool to assess your savings status during #ASW18 >> #WBchat
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A5: Millions miss out on the EITC and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) because they don’t claim or file taxes at all. #WBChat #ASW17
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Start saving as soon as possible and put small amounts aside when you're young: via @kiplinger #SavingsTipTuesday
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Today kicks off America Saves Week! Savers with a plan are 2x more likely to save for #retirement , have a rainy day fund, and stick to a budget. Take the America Saves Pledge and make a plan for your money today: #ASW18
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Happening TODAY: The #SaveAutomatically Twitter Chat with #AmericaSaves and @AFCPE is at 2pm Eastern! Make plans to join us for insight and tips on the easiest and most effective way to save.
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A7: Name your goals and commit to them. #WBChat #ASW19
@wisebread
Wise Bread
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Q7: How can people remain accountable to their saving money goals? #ASW19 #WBChat
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@AmericaSaves
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We are just ONE WEEK from America Saves Week! Take a look at all the participating organizations who'll be joining us to help their local and online communities pause to do a financial check in and focus on saving successfully!
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