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.

Enroll to be a Central Iowa Saver the week of February 21, 2010 thru February 28 2010. Commit to a savings goal toward an objective such as retirement, emergency fund, house or new car and monthly savings goal – whatever you can afford. Central Iowa Savers will have access to financial coaches, many of whom are certified financial planners.

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Through Central Iowa Saves, people are finding out that building wealth isn't dependent upon a big paycheck.  People all over the metro area are learning about ways to save towards a financial goal, pay down debt, and build assets.  By joining Central Iowa Saves, you will have access to tools and resources that will help you build a savings plan plus the support you need to reach your goals.  Enroll in Central Iowa Saves today!  Together we can kick start your savings.

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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:

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- Nicole Lowry, Arlington, VA

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