Press Releases

2018

Ten Military Installations Recognized for Supporting Military Families to Save - June 12, 2018
37 Banks, Credit Unions and Military-Affiliated Organizations Awarded 2018 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence - May 29, 2018
America Saves Announces George Barany as Director - April 3, 2018
More Than 1,550 Organizations Join Forces to Motivate Americans to Save During America Saves Week and Military Saves Week - February 26, 2018

2017

32 Banks and Credit Unions Receive America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence - June 5, 2017
Over Past Decade, Savings Habits Eroded, But Perceived Savings Outcomes Deteriorated Then Improved, According to Tenth Annual Savings Survey - February 27, 2017

2016

34 Banks and Credit Unions Receive America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence - May 16, 2016
Less Than Half of U.S. Households Report Good Savings Progress, According to Annual America Saves Week Survey - February 22, 2016

2015

Military Saves Best Bank Award - July 21, 2015
Military Saves Best Credit Union Award - July 21, 2015

2014

Military Saves Best Bank Award - July 8, 2014
Military Saves Best Credit Union Award - July 8, 2014
Veteran's Financial Coalition, New Coalition Forms to Serve Transitioning Vets’ Financial Needs - June 25, 2014

2013

Military Saves Awards Two Banks for Outstanding Participation in Military Saves Week 2013 - September 12, 2013
Military Saves, Partners to Kick Off First Military Consumer Protection Day July 17 - July 17, 2013

2011

Consumer Federation of America Names Andia Dinesen to Lead Military Saves Campaign - October 21, 2011

2009

Military Saves New Acting Director - May 21, 2009
The Department of the Army Supports Military Saves Week 2009 - January 28, 2009

2008

The Navy is Making Big Plans for Military Saves Week 2009 - November 25, 2008
Tough Economic Times Puts Savings Campaign in Spotlight - November 18, 2008
America Saves Releases Simple Ways to Tame Transportation Costs - July 15, 2008

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Making Savings a Part of Marriage

Capt. Rob Eckhardt is the first to admit that he hasn’t always been responsible with money. But less than 10 years after a rocky start to saving, Eckhardt reports that he and his wife are free from credit card debt, have a down payment on a home, and are saving regularly for retirement. And, as the Military Saves representative for his Air Force squadron, he’s helping others make similar progress.

Meet Wacinque BeMende

Meet Wacinque BeMende. He’s so passionate about encouraging savings and promoting financial literacy, he’s established his own Kid’s Savings Program. Wacinque donated $15,000 to the Community Action of Laramie County in Cheyenne Wyoming to begin the Wacinque “ Rhino” Fund Endowment to help kids open savings accounts.

Building Wealth by Setting Goals

My name is Allison Mecadon and I’m a Youth Coordinator with the Virginia National Guard Youth Program. My husband, Tom, is an M-Day Army National Guard Member (an M-Day member is one who performs weekend drill, but is not on full-time duty).