Media Room

America Saves Week provides many story opportunities, both during the Week and throughout the year. For more information about ongoing stories or interview requests, please contact Katie Bryan.

Contact

• Katie Bryan, America Saves Communications Director (202-939-1018)
• Local Campaigns – There are over 60 local America Saves campaigns located across the Unites States. For local stories about America Saves Week and to interview a saver in your area, contact the local campaign nearest you.

About America Saves Week

• PDF
• Social Media Kit: Includes Tweets, Facebook posts, and sample newsletter/blog content to share during the month February. Already have your own tweets? Use #ASW2015.

Logos and Materials

• America Saves Week Logo
• TV and radio public service announcements are available for free for use by the media. If you would like a DVD of the TV and/or radio PSAs please contact Kathy Stokes at the American Savings Education Council at stokes@asec.org.
• America Saves QR Code

Recent Press Releases

• 2/23/2015: 8th Annual Savings Survey Reveals Across-the-Board Improvement in the Past Year
  • Infographic
  • Survey Questions
  • Raw Data
  • Methodology
• 2/17/2015: Press Advisory: 8th Annual Survey on Savings Behavior to be Released
• 2/24/2014: 7th Annual Savings Survey Reveals Persistence of Financial Challenges Facing Most Americans
  • Survey Questions
  • Raw Data 
  • Methodology
• 2/21/2014: Press Advisory: 7th Annual Survey on Savings Behavior to be Released
• 11/4/2013: New Personal Savings Index Measures Perceived Savings Interest (71%), Effort (62%), and Effectiveness (58%) 
• 7/17/2013: Military Saves, Partners to Kick Off First Military Consumer Protection Day July 17
• 2/25/2013: Annual Savings Survey Reveals That Only Half of Americans Have Good Savings Habits and Think They are Adequately Prepared for Their Financial Future
  • Survey Questions
  • Raw Data
  • Methodology
• 2/22/2013: Press Advisory: 6th Annual Survey on Savings Behavior to be Released
• 2/12/2013: Over 750 Organizations Come Together to Promote Saving During America Saves Week
• 12/13/12: Few Low- And Moderate-Income Households Are Heavily Burdened By Debt, But Most Lack Adequate Emergency Savings
• 6/12/2012: America Saves Reaches 300,000 Savers
• Spring 2012: America Saves Survey of Savers
• 2/17/12: Annual Savings Survey Reveals Continuing Decline in Family Finances But Also A Successful Savings Strategy
  • Speaker Statements
  • Survey Questions
  • Raw Data
  • Methodology

America Saves Week in the Media

• Bankrate.com – Are you saving enough? (3/4/2015)
• Huffington Post – Start Small This America Saves Week (3/2/2015)
• USA Today – Young adults: More credit card debt than savings (2/28/2015)
• NBC Nightly News – How to Kickstart Your Savings Account (2/27/2015)
• U.S. Department of the Treasury – Helping More Americans Saves (2/26/2015)
• CBS Boston – Save on Dinner for Two (2/26/2015)
• Detroit Free Press – Young adults have more credit card debt than savings (2/25/2015)
• CBS This Morning – Money and milestones: How to plan for life’s big events (2/25/2015)
• Washington Post – Saving money is like cold weather: You can hate it, but you still need to do it (2/24/2015)
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Survey: Americans are getting better at saving for retirement (2/24/2015)
• CNBC – Americans are saving more, but is it enough? (2/23/2015)
• CBS News – Survey sheds new light on Americans’ savings habits (2/23/2015)
• Bloomberg – Millenials Are Getting Surprisingly Good at Saving (2/23/2015)
• New York Daily News – America Saves Week arrives to help people put aside money (2/23/2015)
• Chicago Tribune – Just start saving, even if it’s by collecting loose change (3/6/2014)
• Forbes – 12 Personal Finance Stories For America Saves Week (2/28/2014)
• Forbes – 7 Steps to A Better Financial Future (2/27/2014)
• Washington Post – Tax Cheats: Some Say It’s Okay, but Rewards Can Go to Those Who Say No (2/27/2014)
• Huffington Post – Retirement — The New American Luxury (2/25/2014)
• U.S. News & World Report – How to Start Saving More Now (2/20/2014)
• Boston Globe – Unless you save, wealth is less likely (2/19/2014)
• Washington Post – Getting into the saving habit (2/18/2014)
• [Video] CBS News – Survey shows Americans struggle when it comes to saving (2/24/2014)
• Washington Post – Time to Improve Your Financial Knowledge (4/3/2013)
• CNN Money – Americans Still Aren’t Saving Enough (2/26/2013)
• MSN Money – 21 Painless Ways to Save‎ (2/25/2013)
• USA Today – Program Helps Soldiers With Financial Matters (2/20/2013)
• TIME – Why You’re Supposed to Be Extra Focused on Saving Money This Week (2/22/2012)
• Reuters – Savings made simple with seven easy tips (2/21/2012)
• Huffington Post – Take ‘America Saves Week’ to Heart (2/22/2012)
• Forbes – On Your Mark, Get Set, Save! (2/17/2012)
• Reuters – Buy a house, and other forced savings (2/22/2012)