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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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)