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Become a Kansas Saver

All over America people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. As members of America Saves, they are paying off their debts, and saving to reach their financial goals. We can help, with tips and tools to help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Enroll in America Saves and start making your dreams a reality. America Saves is a nationwide campaign involving around 60,000 enrolled Savers and 1,000 nonprofit groups, employers, financial institutions, and government agencies working at the local, state, or national levels. These organizations provide leadership, offer savings services, and promote these services. Kansas Saves is a local affiliate of the America Saves program which is sponsored by K-State Research & Extension. America Saves Week 2017 is scheduled for February 27– March 4, 2017.

Welcome to Kansas Saves

Partnering with the National America Saves Campaign

All over American, people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. As members of America Saves, they are paying off their debts and saving to reach their financial goals. These tips and tools can help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Take financial action in your life! “Start small, think big” and make your dreams a reality! Join Kansas Saves!

The Power To Save Money Is In Us All

Saving money, improving your financial life, building wealth. It all starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. So what is your goal? Set up an emergency cash fund? Get out of debt? Make a down payment on a car or home? Sock away money for college or retirement?

Kansas Saves not only can help you develop your goals but also take action. We provide savings guidance, tools, resources and plenty of motivation. When you join as a saver, you’ll receive the following benefits:

  • Free Subscription to our quarterly American Saver newsletter
  • Free America Saves Campaign Flier
  • Free monthly e-mail newsletters with savings advice from national experts
  • Free access to our member-only Savers Tracking Tool to help you reach your goals

Getting Started

When it comes to saving money, you the sooner you start, the better. It’s not an act that’s accomplished overnight, but a process that happens gradually and grows over time. Just remember, slow and steady wins the race.

Making ends meet can be a challenge. And in today’s tough economy, you may wonder how it’s possible to spare anything. But any amount saved – a quarter, a dollar – is progress. Those quarters and dollars add up. As you get into the habit of routinely “paying into your savings” you’ll see the money you’re setting aside grow.

Saving Strategies

Guidance for reaching specific goals, money-managing ideas and more. Get started by reading our Five Strategies to Saving>>.

Savings Tips

Cash in those dusty jars of pennies. Pack your lunch instead of buying it at work. There are lots of little things you can do to fund your savings. Just be creative

Saver Resources

Savings tools, plus articles, links and more.