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York County Saves is one of the many programs offered by York County CA$H where we help you and your family build the assets you need to be financially secure.  Assets are things like a satisfying career, a home of your own, owning a business, savings, money management skills and --the most important thing--HOPE: the belief that there is a possible path to better future. To learn more about CA$H opportunities including Matched Savings Accounts, CA$H Coaching, Better Money Management and Free Tax Prep go to www.yorkcountycash.org  or contact Rhoda Butler:  rhodab@yccac.org

 
For Johnnie Lovett, a Young Illinois Saver, saving has been a habit since he was a teenager. “As a teenager, I was responsible for buying certain things with my allowance,” the Illinois State University junior said. “I found out I wasn’t always able to buy the things I wanted.” His parents introduced him to the concepts of budgeting, saving, and money management. He has taken that advice to heart and is now regularly saving.

Saving is important for young adults, Johnnie said. “As young adults, we don’t realize how much money we have our hands on because we’re constantly spending.”  He said his parents taught him that “saving is a habit and it’s essential to living.” Those lessons were reinforced in the financial literacy classes Johnnie enrolled in through his school and business program. Read his story.

Partner with Us

Seeking businesses, employers, schools, social service agencies and members of the faith community who want to promote savings and fianancial freedom in their communities and beyond!  Contact: Tory Leuteman: toryl@yccac.org

York County Saves is all about making a commitment--a commitment to yourself to make lasting changes in your life to help you and your familiy become more financially secure.  It's about building a future by saving money--money that could go toward buying a home, having an emergency fund, paying off debt, or any goal you choose!

When you join York County Saves you are asked to choose a savings goal; to pledge to save a certain amount until you meet that goal.  There is no obligation or penalty if you do not meet your goal.  As a York County Saver you get lots of FREE information and support to help you save including: a quarterly newsletter from America Saves, monthly emails from financial experts, information about resources, programs and classes locally and online. Plus if you contribute to a savings tip that is published in the America Saves newsletter, you can earn a cash prize! Become a York County Saver!  You have nothing to lose and only a financially secure future to gain!  Enroll Today!

Saving is a Good Idea, but I Don't Have a Penny to Spare!

Perhaps you need to think a little differently about saving.

• Make It Automatic!  This is the best way to save.  Enroll in direct deposit at work and put some of each paycheck, even a small amount into a savings account.  If it isn't in your wallet, you are less likely to spend it.
• Save $2.74 a day and you have $1,000 in a year!  Hmmmm, what do you spend $2.74 a day on that you don't have to have?!?!.
• Find your change, save it, and keep adding to it.  It is estimated that each family has about $100 in loose change rolling around in their home and car.
• Track your spending--every penny.  Most likely you will find ways to cut back and start saving!

Building wealth starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal.   Whatever goal you choose – whether it’s buying a car, buying a house, or getting out from under your debts – learn about proven savings strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save.  Click on the links below to learn how to:

The Power of Small Change-It All Adds Up!

  At York County CA$H we believe that big dreams can come true from small changes we make everyday, and we have the success stories and examples to prove it!  We share these stories and offer tools, information and coaching to get you started and keep you on the road to achieving your dreams by creating your own assets, savings and hope!  Check it out at www.yorkcountycash.org

"If you’re a college student, you can take advantage of college or youth discounts at museums, movie theatres, and even while traveling! Often all you have to do is ask and show your college ID."
- Nicole Lowry, Arlington, VA

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