Florida Saves

Florida Saves Week 2017 February 27 – March 4, 2017

Nationally, America Saves Week is an annual opportunity to promote good personal savings behavior!

More locally, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is collaborating with America Saves in a campaign to help Floridians build wealth, not debt! The Florida Saves, (floridasaves.org) statewide initiative has been officially endorsed by Jeff Atwater chief financial officer for the state of Florida. Why? Because research shows that, too many households with an unexpected expense of just $400 could be thrown into a financial crisis!

During Florida Saves Week, February 27 to March 4, 2017 UF/IFAS is urging residents to pledge to start saving!

Saving money for an emergency makes good sense. Families with money saved for an emergency are less likely to face financial stress, less likely to fall behind on their bills, and less likely to deal with subprime alternative money sources that have higher costs than conventional options.

Make a commitment to yourself and take the Florida Saves pledge to help you reach your savings and debt reduction goals. Additionally, Florida Saves will motivate you with periodic information, advice, tips and reminders sent by email or text message to help you reach your savings goal.

Plus, this year Floridians who pledge to become a saver can enter to win $50 to be put toward reaching their financial goals by completing a short survey after signing the Florida Saves pledge.

Take the pledge! Set a goal and make a plan!

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Posted: February 22, 2017


Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Financial Education


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