Financial Education Program Helps Participants Improve Their Lives Managing family and personal finances well is a common challenge. Findings from recent studies show cause for concern regarding Americans’ financial practices. According to the 2018 FINRA Financial Capability Study, nationally: 46% of individuals lack a rainy-day fund, 34% of individuals can answer four or five questions […]
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Saving for the Unexpected
In Celebration of America Saves Week and Connecticut Saves Week February 25th through March 2nd, 2019 Have you ever been taken by surprise by an expense such as a car or home repair, a refrigerator that needs to be replaced immediately, or school expenses? Often we need to act quickly so that we can get […]
Take the Connecticut Saves Pledge!
CT Saves Campaign February 24- March 2nd Take the Connecticut Saves Pledge by texting “CTSaves” to 877877 or pledging online at www.ConnecticutSaves.org. Save with a plan. Did you know savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully for things like retirement and their (or their children’s) education? Save the easy way…automatically. Never miss a beat when […]
Join Us for America Saves Week
UConn Extension has partnered with America Saves Week again this year, and we are celebrating from February 27th through March 4th. Connecticut Saves Campaign is a statewide initiative to encourage Connecticut residents to take positive financial actions and save regularly to turn their dreams into reality. Here you will find workshops and events around the state, […]