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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Classes
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Northern Utah:
March 4 & 18 - Logan
March 5- Ogden
March 7- Ogden
March 7 - Logan
Personal Finance and Credit
March 18 - SLC
March 21- Ogden
Couples and MoneyFinancial First Aid
March 26 - Logan
March 23- Ogden
March 30- Ogden
South Eastern Utah:
March 4, 11, 18, 25- Nephi IDA's
March 4, 11, 18, 25- Uintah Basin IDA's
March 19- Utah Saves Class 7:00 pm Sevier County Admin Auditorium
250 North Main, Richfield
South Western Utah:
March 25 -Ephraim Personal Finances For more info: 435-283-7596
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Hope you were able to enjoy a Utah Saves Week activity last month! Whether it was a piggy bank contest or a class, getting into the spirit of financial success is vital for a persons well-being. If you were unable to attend, here is what you missed!
 In Juab County a piggy bank contest and movie night was planned. The movie, Richie Rich, was a great reminder to save. Along with the movie, there was goal sharing over dinner and a computer lab to present great financial websites.
Duchesne 4-H Teen Council hosted a piggy bank decorating event also.  By using basic ceramic pots, the youth were able to create any type of coin holder they could imagine. Some made chicken banks, clown banks, bunny banks, and art deco banks. Just goes to show, you can save money anywhere you choose to!
If you were driving in Salt Lake this week you might have seen signs hanging up promoting different businesses celebrating .jpg) Utah Saves Week. These businesses held classes during the week in order to promote a healthy financial lifestyle.
Al Bingham spoke in different areas of the state about creating a better credit score. At one of his workshops in Provo, many community members gathered to hear about the importance of a great credit report and how to improve there own credit score.
Cedar City schools partnered with the State Bank of Southern Utah to hold a Utah Saves Art Contest. To the left is one of the overall winners. The caption on the page says, "A penny saved means my money works for me!"
Here at the Utah Saves Headquarters, the lucky winners of the Saver's Challenge were chosen at random. The winners will be receiving a $25 U.S. Savings Bond. For more information on U.S. Savings Bonds click here.
Congratulations to this year's winners:
- Dean Kilfoyle - West Valley City
- Janae Kay - Mona
- Arienne Zubiller - Ogden
- Rebekah Mower - Ogden
- Tiffani Hengen - Provo
- Christine Orozco - Ogden
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 One Cheap Chic
Looking for an interactive way to save money, stay out of debt, but still have fun? Check out Lesley Mitchell's blog, One Cheap Chic, on the Salt Lake Tribune website.
Lesley has been a business reporter since 1997 on topics ranging from personal finances to economic development. She has always enjoyed the concepts of Utah Saves, which is building wealth, not debt.
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Frugal Tip of the Month:
Buy a Drying Rack
Using a drying rack has many perks. A few are that energy bills run lower while your fabrics last longer. Now that's saving two fold!
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Compulsive Spending: Wrecks Finances,
Ruins Lives
National Endowment for Financial Education
Has the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic hit close to home? To many shopping bags to hide under the bed? For some people it is a laugh, but it can also become a serious problem. Read on to learn tips on controlling even the smallest amount of compulsive shopping behaviors.
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Spring cleaning for your financial house
by CNNMoney.com
Spring cleaning doesn't always involve windows or closets. Here are five simple strategies to organize your financial papers. Now's your chance to end the chaos forever. Read on...
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For the Youth:
Get connected while your still young! BizKid$ offers the information to make an impact on the rest of your life. Started by Junior Achievement, BizKid$ offers shows, blogs, and educational tools. So what are you waiting for?
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Home Owning in this Market
Home owning is tough out there today. The best tool to combat this market is information. Bloomberg.com has a great article on learning about the mirage of lower mortgage rates, but having higher fees and stricter eligibility.
If you are thinking of purchasing a home, check out these sites below for information on credit scores, classes, grants, and first time homeowner loans.
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