Save as a Family DayAs part of America Saves Week, we’ve designated Friday as “Save as a Family Day” – because saving money is always easier when the whole family works together! Here are some simple ways to get the whole family involved:

1. Have a conversation.Get the whole family together, make some popcorn or hot chocolate, and make talking about money fun. Keep it positive by talking about ways the family can work together to lower expenses, increase income and save money! To get the conversation started, here are some cool resources:

Hit the Road – free video game for the family Money As You Grow Bookshelf – books to help the whole family learn about

managing money How Life Events Can Teach Kids About Money Tips for School Age Kids Tips for Teens and Young Adults

2. Set a goal.Decide as a family what your financial goals should be. Is it saving for college? Is it saving for a family vacation? A new car? Having a financial cushion for unexpected emergencies? Whatever you decide, make a pledge to save. Take the America Saves Pledge. We’ll help keep you on track!

Take the America Saves Pledge Post your family’s goal on social media using the hashtag #ImSavingForSweepstakes

and be sure to include a picture representing your savings goal. You could win a cash prize!

Be sure to open a savings account at an FDIC-insured bank or NCUA-insured credit union. And, add to the account on a regular basis and monitor it to watch your savings grow!

3. Make a plan.Setting a goal is a great start, but how will you reach it without a plan? Making a plan to reach a savings goal requires establishing a plan for how you will spend and save your money. Here are some tools to make that job easier!

Make a plan to save money Set a budget

Remember – saving as a family adds up!