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The following are articles that have appeared in publications across the country touting America Saves and its local campaigns. You may also see these in chronological order

By Campaign:

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Calhoun Co. Saves, AL

California Saves, CA

Champaign County Saves, IL

Charlotte Saves, NC

Clark County Saves, WI

Cleveland Saves, OH

Colorado Saves, CO

Columbus Saves, GA

Des Moines Saves, IA

DC Saves, DC

El Paso Saves, TX

First State Saves, DE

Gadsden Saves, FL

Georgia Saves, GA

Hancock County Saves, OH

Indy Saves, IL

Jacksonville Saves, FL

Jefferson County Saves, AL

Kansas City Saves, MO

Kansas State Saves, KS

Kentucky Saves, KY

LA Saves, CA

Langley Saves, VA

Louisiana Saves, LA

Louisville Saves, KY

Maryland Saves, MD

Miami Valley Saves, OH

Military Saves

Milwaukee Saves, WI

New Jersey Saves, NJ

North Carolina Saves, NC

Northwoods Saves, WI

Ohio Valley Saves, WV

Okaloosa Saves, FL

Pierce County Saves, WA

Peninsula Saves, VA

Pennsylvania Saves, PA

Philadelphia Saves, PA

Pittsburgh Saves, PA

San Diego, CA

South Dakota Saves, SD

SV/SB Saves , CA

Tampa Saves, FL

Tennesse Saves, TN

Texas Saves, TX

Virginia Tech Saves, VA

Utah Saves, UT

Utah State Saves, UT

York County Saves, MD

 

America Saves

03/12/09- MSN Money- Want to sleep better? Save $500
03/07/09- The Washington Times- Americans Fret over Retirement
02/24/09- U.S. News and World Report- Recession-Related Money Worries are Worse than Reality
02/22/09
- The Sacramento Bee- Personal Finance: America Saves Week

02/11/09-
Humberto Cruz syndicated column - Savings Game

02/01/09-
Black Enterprise-
6 ways to save: these tips will help you build a cash cushion in no time.
11/06/08- Allie Johnson- Money and Credit Card Lessons from the Past
04/28/08-
ThirdAge News Service- Big Savings Can Start with Small Amounts
03/29/08-
The New York Times- First, self-control. Then, debt control.
03/05/08-
ABC News - Net Gains: When Cutting Out Coffee Isn't Enough
03/03/08-
Humberto Cruz syndicated column - Start thinking about savings now
03/02/08-
Kathy Kristof syndicated column - No more excuses: simple ways to build your savings
02/28/08-
Business Journal - Wachovia rolls out savings seminars
02/26/08-
CNNMoney.com - Befuddled by debt? You're not alone
02/25/08-
NBC - Half of Households Saving, Survey Finds
02/25/08-
U.S. News and World Report Alpha Consumer Blog - This Week, Celebrate Saving
02/25/08- The Associated Press - Most Americans See Paying Off Mortgage
02/22/08-
NPR Marketplace - Reframing Retirement Savings
02/20/08-
The Associated Press - Savings Easier When It's Automatic
06/03/07- Baltimore Sun- More Readers' Tips on Building Savings
02/26/07- 
Foster's Online- Savings Urged During Special Week-Long Effort
02/26/07-
Marketplace- Keeping that Rainy Day in Mind
02/27/07
- LA Times- Pennies Saved Can Add Up in Your Savings Account
03/01/07-
Kiplinger’s-20 Small Ways to Save Big
03/01/07-
Las Cruces Sun-News- Program Focuses on Saving Strategies
03/01/07- CNSNews- 'Save Your Money' Campaign Gets A Boost
03/01/07- The Associated Press- Save a Little Now For Nest Egg Later
03/01/06- JumpStart Update- Consumer Federation Offers America Saves
02/26/06- Hartford Courant- A Financial Plan Can Often Help Dreams Come True
02/26/06-
The Eagle- Consumer Credit: Savings Accounts Make Financial Sense
01/09/06-
MarketWatch- Six-figure savings? Most say 'unlikely'
03/20/05-
The San Diego Union Tribune- Low-Income Residents Get Free Tax Aid
01/14/05- Marshfield News-Herald- Bankers Offer Advice on Saving Money
01/09/05-
The Journal News- Stretched to the Limit
01/09/05-
Daily Press- Just out of College? There is No Time Like Present to Plan for the Future
01/09/05-
Chicago Tribune- Early Advice Big Help
12/28/03 - Mercury News - How those who can't save can
11/17/03 -
MSNBC News - Lower Savings Among Hispanics 
10/15/03 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Save Loose Change, Roll into Savings
09/30/03 -
East Valley Tribune - Arizona Saves helps families keep more income
09/22/03 -
The Anniston Star - Goal: Building Wealth, Not Debt
09/18/03 -
Northwest Florida Daily News - Grow Worth by Saving
09/14/03 -
Northwest Florida Daily News - New Program Will Encourage Residents to Fatten Their Bank Accounts
09/10/03 -
The Sun-Sentinel - Over time, small sacrifices have big effect on savings
08/28/03 -
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland Saves People From the Shackles of Debt
06/11/03 -
The Charlotte Observer - Savings program seeking members
05/07/03 -
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Financial counselor learned about bad debt the hard way
04/23/03 -
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Savings initiative encourages people to set realistic goals
04/20/03 -
Parade Magazine - Build Your Wealth
04/16/03 -
Florida Times-Union - Savings tips to help you 'build wealth'
01/19/03 -
Parade Magazine - Top 10 Money Wasters
12/08/02 -
The New York Times - Lifting Blacks' Faith in the Markets
08/01/02 -
The Associated Press - Advice: Start Small to Save Money
04/07/02 -
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Hatching A Nest Egg Plan
04/05/02 -
American Banker - Programs Tout Financial Literacy For All Ages
04/03/02 -
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland Savings Plan Goes National
03/19/02 -
The Houston Chronicle - Save It
03/10/02 -
Scripps Howard News Service - Since September 11, Savings Rate Rises
03/10/02 -
Washington Post - Living for Today? Quite the Opposite
02/25/01 -
New York Times - Asking Americans To Build Their Savings
02/21/01 -
American Banker - Consumer Federation To Promote Savings
02/21/01 -
Charlotte Observer - Program Helps Get Savers Started
02/21/01 -
The Los Angeles Times/AP - Campaign Aims To Build Wealth
04/24/05-  The Arizona Republic- No Time Like Present: Ready, Set, Save Money
09/30/03 -
East Valley Tribune - Arizona Saves helps families keep more income

10/29/03 -
Reuters- Black Americans' Wealth Increases, But Still Lags



Arizona Saves
07/02/08- The Arizona RepublicSavings plans can ease financial pressures

2/29/08 -  The Arizona Republic - Arizona Saves helps consumers during economic downturn 
10/01/07- Cronkite News- Residents face immense challenges to saving


Arkansas Saves
01/09/09- University of Arkansas- Show me the Money!


C
alhoun County Saves
09/22/03
- The Anniston Star
- Goal: Building Wealth, Not Debt

 
California Saves
04/01/09- Ventura County Star- Californians urged to save, become financially literate

 
Champaign County Saves
02/12/09- Steve Ayers- Financial Education is Focus of America Saves Week

 
Charlotte Saves
02/24/08 -
The Charlotte Observer - Habits Save Her from Stress of Debt
10/06/06The Charlotte Observer- Free Financial Advice
06/11/03 -
The Charlotte Observer -
Savings program seeking members

 

Clark County Saves

02/07/05- Marshfield News Herald-Program Aims to Help People Save Money
01/14/05- Marshfield News Herald- Bankers Offer Advice on Saving Money


Cleveland Saves
07/07/08-
  SBLI USA- Sock Away Cash for Emergencies
07/13/04 - USA Today - Building Wealth, Not Debt 
05/09/04 -
Cleveland
- Greater Clevelanders learn to save virtually painlessly with free help
10/15/03 -
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
- Save Loose Change, Roll into Savings
08/28/03 -
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland Saves People From the Shackles of Debt
05/21/02 -
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland Pioneers in Savings Education
03/06/01 -
The Cleveland Plain Dealer -
Program Aims To Hook Greater Cleveland On Saving


Colorado Saves


Columbus Saves

 
Des Moines Saves


DC Saves


El Paso Saves
03/17/04
-
El Paso Times - El Pasoans urged to build cash nest egg
11/17/03 -
Scripps Howard News Service - Savings Pogram Hopes to Reach Hispanics


First State Saves

03/11/08- Univeristy of Delaware Daily- Professor O'Neill receives Star Saver Award
01/30/08 - Delaware Online - Delawareans urged to save their money   


Gadsden Saves
08/16/02 -
Tallahassee Democrat - Gadsden County, Fla., Kicks Off Consumer Savings Program
04/27/02 -
Tallahassee Democrat - Gadsden Is Following Advice On Savings

07/17/01 - Tallahassee Democrat -
Gadsden Will Learn the Value Of Saving


Georgia Saves
05/02/03 -
Ledger-Enquirer - Columbus Saves program urges people to save and reduce debt
01/26/03 -
Savannah Now - Building stairways to wealth
12/02/02 -
The Business Report - GeorgiaSaves Recruits Employers In Drive To Increase Savings

 
Hancock County Saves

 
Indianapolis Saves
10/08/02 - The Indianapolis Star- New IndySaves Coordinator Has Passion for Job


Jacksonville Saves

 
Jefferson County Saves


Kansas City Saves
02/28/09- The Morning Sun- Small Change: Every Amount Helps
02/26/07-  The Kansas City Star-  Americans’ Savings for Emergencies Falling Short
07/17/01
- Kansas City Star -
A Little Change Makes Big Difference

 
Kansas State Saves

 
Kentucky Saves

 
LA Saves

 
Langley Saves

 
Louisiana Saves

 
Louisville Saves


Maryland Saves

03/01/07
-The Examiner-'Maryland Saves Week’ Off and Running

 
Miami Valley Saves


Military Saves
04/01/09- U.S. Army- 'Military Saves' encourages Soldiers to build nest egg
03/05/09- The Dolphin- Filling Piggy Banks
02/28/07
-
Navy News Stand- Service Members Learn About Saving and Investing

 
Milwaukee Saves
05/01/06
- Greater Milwaukee Today - Finding Hidden Money
05/07/03- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Financial
counselor learned about bad debt the hard way

New Jersey Saves
02/15/09-
NJ Herald- "America Saves Week" Can Start Financial Stability
02/22/07-
Sparta Independent- New Jersey Saves Week Encourages Savings to Build Wealth


North Carolina Saves
09/27/05-
Winston Salem Journal-
Encouraging North Carolinians to Save for Their Futures


Northwoods Saves
04/24/02 -
Rhinelander Daily News -
Northwoods Saves Gets People On The Saving Track 


Ohio Valley


Okaloosa Saves
06/07/07
  
Northwest Florida Daily News -  Working to Build a Nest Egg
02/18/07   Northwest Florida Daily News - A Nation of Debt
09/18/03 - Northwest Florida Daily News - Grow Worth by Saving
09/14/03 -
Northwest Florida Daily News - New Program Will Encourage Residents to Fatten Their Bank Accounts

09/01/02 -
Northwest Florida Daily News -
Okaloosa Saves Plans to Make Savers Out of County Full of Spenders


Pierce County Saves
02/26/08 - Department of Retirement Services - America and Washington Saves
02/20/08 - Washington State Department - Governer Gregoire proclaims Washington Saves Week
02/20/09 - Washington State Department - Build wealth, not debt, during Washington Saves Week


Peninsula Saves


Pennsylvania Saves


Philadelphia Saves

10/01/04 -
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Teaching bling-bling starts with save-save
04/23/03 -
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Savings initiative encourages people to set realistic goals
06/04/02 -
The Philadelphia Tribune - Campaign attacks 'financial illiteracy'
05/15/02 -
The Philadelphia Inquirer -
New Programs Target People On Financial Fringe 


San Diego Saves

03/20/05-  The San Diego Union Tribune- Low-Income Residents Get Free Tax Aid

04/15/04 - San Jose Mercury News - Valley Group Wants To Get Low-Income Residents Saving


South Dakota Saves


Silicon Valley/ South Bay Saves


Tampa Saves


Tennessee Saves
02/28/08- 
The University Echo- Debt rises among young population
2/13/08 -   Town Talk - Local Tennessee Savers
2/10/08 -  
Cleveland Banner - Polk 4-H Clubs
01/23/04 -
Tennessean.com - Building Financial Sense is Aim of Program


Texas Saves
04/16/06Dallas Morning News - Financial Lessons Haven't Sunk in Yet


Virginia Tech Saves
02/24/09- Collegiate Times- Organization Hopes to get Hokies into Saving

  
Utah Saves
02/24/09- BYU NewsNet- Learn How to Secure Your Financial Future
02/27/07-  Deseret Morning News -Utah Saves Teaches Money Management
01/22/06 - Deseret Morning News - Boost Bottom Line with Utah Saves
02/06/06 -
KSL Editorials - Utah Saves
02/02/06 -
Deseret Morning News - Dial 2-1-1 for free help with taxes
01/28/06 -
The Salt Lake Tribune - Mediocre markets turn off investors
01/06/06 -
Weber Sentinel News - Build wealth with Utah Saves
01/01/06 -
The Salt Lake Tribune - Business Insight
11/17/05 -
Deseret News - Program aims to help Utahns save


Utah State Saves


York County Saves

 

By Date
03/11/08 - University of Delaware Daily - Professor O'Neill receives Saving Star Award
02/29/09-   The Arizona Republic- Arizona Saves Helps Consumers during Economic Downturn    
02/24/08 - 
The Charlotte Observer - Habits Save Her from Stress of Debt
01/30/08 -  Delaware Online - Delawareans urged to save their money
03/01/07-   Kiplinger’s-20 Small Ways to Save Big

03/01/07-
   Las Cruces Sun-News- Program Focuses on Saving Strategies

03/01/07-
   CNSNews- 'Save Your Money' Campaign Gets A Boost

03/01/07-
   The Associated Press- Save a Little Now For Nest Egg Later

03/01/07-  
The Examiner-'Maryland Saves Week’ Off and Running

02/28/07-
   Navy News Stand- Service Members Learn About Saving and Investing
02/27/07-   LA Times- Pennies Saved Can Add Up in Your Savings Account
02/27/07-   Deseret Morning News -Utah Saves Teaches Money Management
02/26/07-   The Kansas City Star-  Americans’ Savings for Emergencies Falling Short
02/26/07-  
Foster's Online- Savings urged during special week-long effort
02/26/07-   Marketplace- Keeping that Rainy Day in Mind
02/22/07-   Sparta Independent- New Jersey Saves Week Encourages Savings to Build Wealth
05/01/06Greater Milwaukee Today - Finding Hidden Money
04/16/06 - 
Dallas Morning News - Financial Lessons Haven't Sunk in Yet
02/26/06-  
Hartford Courant- A Financial Plan Can Often Help Dreams Come True
03/01/06-  
JumpStart Update- Consumer Federation Offers America Saves
02/26/06
-   Hartford Courant- A Financial Plan Can Often Help Dreams Come True
02/26/06-  
The Eagle- Consumer Credit: Savings Accounts Make Financial Sense
01/22/06 Deseret Morning News-Boost Bottom Line with Utah Saves
09/27/05-   Winston Salem Journal- Encouraging North Carolinians to Save for Their Futures
04/24/05-  
The Arizona Republic- No Time Like Present: Ready, Set, Save Money
03/20/05-  
The San Diego Union Tribune- Low-Income Residents Get Free Tax Aid
02/07/05-  
Marshfield News Herald- Program Aims to Help People Save Money
01/14/05-  
Marshfield News-Herald- Bankers Offer Advice on Saving Money
01/09/05-  
The Kansas City Star- Saving Up For Success;      
01/09/05-  
The Journal News- Stretched to the Limit
01/09/05-  
Chicago Tribune- Early Advice Big Help
1/09/05 -   
Daily Press- Just out of College? There is No Time Like Present to Plan for the Future
10/01/04
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Teaching bling-bling starts with save-save
08/11/04
Magazine of The Heinz Endowments -Saving Grace: Home Ownership and Wealth building for a new generation...
07/13/04
USA Today - Building Wealth, Not Debt
05/09/04
Cleveland- Greater Clevelanders learn to save virtually painlessly with free help
04/15/04
San Jose Mercury News- Valley Group Wants To Get Low-Income Residents Saving...
03/17/04
El Paso Times- El Pasoans urged to build cash nest egg
01/23/04Tennessean.com- Building financial sense is aim of program
12/28/03
Mercury News- How those who can't save can
11/17/03
MSNBC News- Lower Savings Among Hispanics
11/17/03
Scripps Howard News Service- Savings Pogram Hopes to Reach Hispanics
10/29/03 -  
Reuters- Black Americans' Wealth Increases, But Still Lags
10/20/03
The Star-Telegram - A Free Program Helps People Learn to Put Away Dollars
09/30/03East Valley Tribune- Arizona Saves helps families keep more income
09/22/03
The Anniston Star- Goal: Building Wealth, Not Debt
09/10/03 - 
The Sun-Sentinel - Over time, small sacrifices have big effect on savings
06/11/03The Charlotte Observer- Savings program seeking members
05/07/03Milwaukee Journal Sentinel- Financial counselor learned about bad debt the hard way
05/02/03
Ledger-Enquirer- Columbus Saves program urges people to save and reduce debt
04/23/03
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Savings initiative encourages people to set realistic goals
04/20/03
Parade Magazine - Build Your Wealth
04/16/03
Florida Times-Union - Savings tips to help you 'build wealth'
01/26/03
Savannah Now - Building stairways to wealth
01/19/03
Parade Magazine - Top 10 Money Wasters
12/08/02
The New York Times - Lifting Blacks' Faith in the Markets
12/02/02
The Business Report - GeorgiaSaves Recruits Employers In Drive To Increase Savings
10/08/02
Indianapolis Star- New IndySaves Coordinator Has Passion for Job
09/01/02
Northwest Florida Daily News- Okaloosa Saves Plans to Make Savers Out of County Full of Spenders
08/16/02
Tallahassee Democrat- Gadsden County, Fla., Kicks Off Consumer Savings Program
08/01/02
The Associated Press- Advice: Start Small to Save Money
06/04/02
The Philadelphia Tribune- Campaign attacks 'financial illiteracy'
05/21/02
The Cleveland Plain Dealer- Cleveland Pioneers in Savings Education
05/21/02 -  
Organizations Help Families Build Wealth
05/15/02
The Philadelphia Inquirer- New Programs Target People On Financial Fringe
04/27/02
Tallahassee Democrat- Gadsden Is Following Advice On Savings
04/24/02
Rhinelander Daily News- Northwoods Saves Gets People On The Saving Track
04/07/02
The Cleveland Plain Dealer- Hatching A Nest Egg Plan
04/05/02
American Banker- Programs Tout Financial Literacy For All Ages
04/03/02
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland Savings Plan Goes National
03/19/02 -
 
The Houston Chronicle- Save It
03/10/02
Scripps Howard News Service- Since September 11, Savings Rate Rises
03/10/02
Washington Post- Living for Today? Quite the Opposite
07/23/01
The Indianapolis Star - Program Should Give Boost To Savings Initiatives
07/17/01
Tallahassee Democrat - Gadsden Will Learn the Value Of Saving
07/17/01
Kansas City Star- A Little Change Makes Big Difference
03/06/01
The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Program Aims To Hook Greater Cleveland On Saving
02/25/01
New York Times - Asking Americans To Build Their Savings
02/21/01
American Banker - Consumer Federation To Promote Savings
02/21/01
Charlotte Observer - Program Helps Get Savers Started
02/21/01
The Los Angeles Times/AP - Campaign Aims To Build Wealth