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Sharon Rose is a living example of Ben Franklin’s famous saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Or, as her father used to put it, “Pennies make nickels. Nickels make dimes. Dimes make quarters. And quarters turn into dollars.”
Through the knowledge that small amounts add up over time, Sharon has built her savings and passed the savings habit to her family.
Read how Sharon developed a savings plan and learn how you can too.
Okaloosa Saves is part of America Saves and is coordinated by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension-Okaloosa County
Additional funding provided by: America Saves, Beach Community Bank, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Emerald Coast Foundation,
First City Bank, First National Bank of Crestview, Okaloosa Teacher’s Credit Union, Premier Community Bank and Vanguard Bank.
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All over Okaloosa County people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. As members of Okaloosa Saves, they are paying off their debts, and saving to reach their financial goals. We can help, with tips and tools to help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Enroll in Okaloosa Saves and start making your dreams a reality.
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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America Saves/Okaloosa Saves Week 2008
Click here to view photos from Shred It and Identity Theft Seminar, Financial Fair and Piggy Bank Pageant .
Teach Children To Save 2008
April 23 - July 31
See how you can help your child/children save and possibly win a $100 savings bond!
Any child 18 years and younger who sets a savings goal and turns in an entry form to one of the participating financial institutions is eligible.
Click here to view our media release.
Click here to view Teach Children to Save flyer.
Click here to print an entry form and turn in to one of the participating financial institutions listed or visit one of the financial institutions to complete a form.
Borrow books rather than purchasing them. Borrowing books and reading magazines at your local library, rather than purchasing reading material, can save you hundreds of dollars a year.
Click here for more money saving tips.
2008 Okaloosa Saves Newsletter
Click here to view newsletter
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