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For Johnnie Lovett, a Young Illinois Saver, saving has been a habit since he was a teenager. “As a teenager, I was responsible for buying certain things with my allowance,” the Illinois State University junior said. “I found out I wasn’t always able to buy the things I wanted.” His parents introduced him to the concepts of budgeting, saving, and money management. He has taken that advice to heart and is now regularly saving.
Saving is important for young adults, Johnnie said. “As young adults, we don’t realize how much money we have our hands on because we’re constantly spending.” He said his parents taught him that “saving is a habit and it’s essential to living.” Those lessons were reinforced in the financial literacy classes Johnnie enrolled in through his school and business program. Read his story.
All over the Virginia Peninsula, people just like you are proving that you don't have to be rich to build wealth. As members of Peninsula Saves, they are paying off their debts, and saving to reach their financial goals. We can help, with tips and tools to help you set your goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Enroll in Peninsula Saves and start making your dreams a reality.
Building wealth starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. Whatever goal you choose – whether it’s buying a car, buying a house, or getting out from under your debts – learn about proven savings strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. Click on the links below to learn how to:
Peninsula Saves Week is a successful initiative aimed at reaching institutions and individuals to increase awareness of the need to save money, reduce debt and build wealth.
If you would like to volunteer with Peninsula Saves as a wealth coach, lead a workshop or class, or assist with marketing, contact Johanna Hahn at 757-591-4838.
Build a Basic Budget
Create an effective spending plan, set realistic goals and develop a personal action plan. May 20, 2010
BayPort Credit Union Training Room
9308 Warwick Blvd (next to train station) Newport News, VA23607. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call 928-8850 or 928-8896 to register.
Build a Strong Credit Report
FICO Scores, Fair Credit Reporting Rights, Identity Theft Prevention and more.
September 16, 2010
BayPort Credit Union Training Room
9308 Warwick Blvd. (next to train station) Newport News, VA23607. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call 928-8850 or 928-8896 to register.
Debt Free and Money for Me
Find strategies to get out of debt; develop savings plan to financial goals.
October 14, 2010
BayPort Credit Union Training Room
9308 Warwick Blvd. (next to train station) Newport News, VA23607. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call 928-8850 or 928-8896 to register.
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For Johnnie Lovett, a Young Illinois Saver, saving has been a habit since he was a teenager. “As a teenager, I was responsible for buying certain things with my allowance,” the Illinois State University junior said. “I found out I wasn’t always able to buy the things I wanted.” His parents introduced him to the concepts of budgeting, saving, and money management. He has taken that advice to heart and is now regularly saving. 
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