FACT: Currently, the national savings rate is 1.2%, a number which is low compared to other countries such as Spain (10.9%), France (12.3%), and Ireland (11.4%).
Salt Lake, Davis, and Toole County
Saves Activities
Now that the holidays are over, many people are unsure about how to best deal with mounting credit card bills. Learn about how debt affects your credit, and what you can do to keep your credit in good shape.
USU Extension, 2001 So State St. South Building #1200, Salt Lake City, 801-468-3179
Enjoy some free pizza and learn to budget the family budget. Bring the children along to enjoy some fun piggy bank making activities. Can't make it to the kickoff? Click here to print off your FAMILY financial fitness goal sheet.
USU Tooele Extension, 151 N. Main - Health Bdlg RSVP: 435-277-2400
Come learn some tips on how to make money discussions more a part of daily tasks, learn benefits and issues of allowances, and become prepared to empower your children to make informed financial decisions.
USU Extension, 2001 So State St. South Building #1200, Salt Lake City, 801-468-3179
Join us to set up a new monthly spending plan, review your current spending plan, and get tips for sticking to your budget. Great materials and resources are also provided.
Inside the Food Bank, 875 East Highway 93, Layton, 1-800-351-4195
Come learn what you can do to save your home from foreclosure. During this FREE seminar you'll learn: what your options are to keep your home, how and where to get help, what you'll need. We will also discuss the federal "Home Affordable Modification Plan" (HAMP) and how it affects you. Registration is mandatory.
AAA Fair Credit Foundation, 230 West 200 South, Ste 3104, Salt Lake City, 1-800-351-4195
During February visit the Extension office, become a ‘Utah Saver’ (set a financial goal to reduce debt or increase savings) and receive 1 movie ticket to ‘Salt Creek Cinemas’, a concessions discount coupon, and a nifty budget envelope. Current Utah Savers can also receive a movie ticket, concessions coupon, and a budget envelope by submitting progress report of 2009 financial goals and plan for 2010. Download your ‘Saves Report Card’ form. Quantities are limited.
Pirate Island
Tuesday, February 23, 5-8 pm
Near University Mall in Orem
15 Free arcade tokens with the purchase of a pasta dish or adult entree
10 free arcade tokens with the purchase of a kid's meal
All attending Utah Savers will be entered to win a $100 Savings Bond. Not yet a Utah Saver? Sign up the day of.
All attending Utah Savers will be entered to win a $100 Savings Bond. Not yet a Utah Saver? Sign up in the lobby of the theater the day of. $3 Movie Admission for Utah Savers!
For more info call 801-851-8460
Garfield County
Saves Activities
Celebrate Garfield County Saves Week by signing up as a Utah Saver online! You will receive a free piggy bank and be entered to win some fun prizes. Prizes will be drawn in March.
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