Virginia Saves Week
February 25 – March 2, 2013
Set A Goal. Make A Plan. Save Automatically.
These are the key components ofAmerica Saves Week, a national effort to encourage personal savings. The VirginiaSaves campaign aligns with the messages and the timing launching on Monday,February 25 and running until March 2.
Virginia Saves offers numerousopportunities for individuals to assess their savings status and build theirown plans for greater financial security. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell alsosupports the campaign and has issued a proclamation to recognize Virginia SavesWeek for citizens in the Commonwealth.
Key savings strategies include:
· Save a portion of your refund: Tax time is a great opportunity to boost your savingsusing a portion of your tax refund.
· Pay off high-interest debt: Too much debt can create a barrier to savings. Eliminate high cost credit card payments andredirect money to your savings account.
· Save for emergencies: Everyone faces unexpected expenses orrepairs. Emergency funds help you to weather the financial storms of life.
· Make Savings Automatic: Save regularly through payroll deduction or automatictransfer to a separate savings account.
Individuals are encouraged to jointhe campaign and pledge to save. If youhave previously joined the campaign, we encourage you to re-commit to save andtake the pledge, see http://www.virginiasaves.org/index.php/enroll. Virginia Savers receivee-newsletters periodically and access to online tools to help you reduce debtand watch your money grow. New savers in Virginia will also be entered in aquarterly drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. The highly popular Piggy Bank Pageant for youth is alsounderway across the Commonwealth. A panel of judges will select winners fromtwo categories. Cash prizes are supplied courtesy of Virginia HousingDevelopment Authority. The deadline forentries is March 31, 2013.
You will also find Virginia Savestips on: Facebook, Twitter and Blogspot.
Click Here for Full Size PDF of Governor's Proclamation
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