America Saves Week Endorsements

Quotes

“America Saves Week is a perfect time to explore opportunities to save. If you’re getting a refund this year you many tell the IRS you want part of your refund to go into a savings account, a retirement account and/or purchase U.S. Savings Bonds. It’s a safe, easy and smart way to save.” - Peggy Bogadi, Commissioner, Wage & Investment Division, Internal Revenue Service.

“Savings are an important part of managing finances. Families who regularly put some money aside for savings are protecting themselves for today and tomorrow. Savings can help avoid high-cost financial productions when unexpected problems arise. And they can help us achieve long-term stability and goals.” - Richard Cordray, Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

“America Saves Week gives consumers and financial institutions the opportunity to work together to encourage saving. Having access to savings strengthens consumers’ financial foundations, is often the first step in achieving other financial goals, and helps to build financial stability for individuals.” - Thomas J. Curry, Comptroller of the Currency

“Saving money in a federally insured bank account is the safest way to build savings for emergencies or future dreams. During America Saves Week, I encourage everyone to develop a plan for their money, have savings goals, and then work with a financial institution to find tools to help achieve the plan.” - FDIC Chairman, Martin J. Gruenberg

“People need to learn more about how to save and have a place to save. This year’s campaign is a perfect opportunity for credit unions to educate and empower their members and their families so they can balance their budget, buy a home, or put money aside for their children’s educations.” - The Honorable Debbie Matz, Chair of the National Credit Union Administration

“Saving is the key to financial security, and the first step towards life’s important financial milestones, like tuition payments, rainy day accounts and a happy retirement. I urge all Americans to make America Saves week an opportunity for beginning regular contributions to a savings program, or increasing the contributions they already make. A secure future begins with regular savings now.” - Elisse Walter, SEC Chairman

Videos

Proclamations

Charles County Board of Commissioners proclaim the week of February 25 - March 2, 2013 as Charles County Saves Week.

City of El Cajon, California proclaims February 25 - March 2, 2013 as San Diego Saves Week.

Gary R. Herbert, Governor of the State of Utah, proclaims February 25 - March 2, 2013 as Utah Saves Week.

Jay Inslee, Governor of the State of Washington, proclaims February 25 - March 2, 2013 as Washington Saves Week.

Robert F. McDonnell, Governor of the State of Virginia, proclaims February 25 - March 2, 2013 as Virginia Saves Week.

Sherman Saunders Mayor of Danville, Virginia presented a proclamation to the BEST Coalition recognizing America Saves Week.

Scott Walker, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, proclaims February 25 - March 2, 2013 as Wisonsin Saves Week.

Timothy D. Leavitt, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, Washington, proclaims February 25 – March 2, 2013 as America Saves Week.

Trenton City council, New Jersey, declares the week of February 25 – March 2, 2013 as New Jersey Saves Week.