SAVINGS CHALLENGE

	Jeff and Amber We found out we didn’t even know how to set up a vacation savings but we just didn’t take the time to ask we put on the back burner, thinking this will be to complicated, we will have to fill out a bunch of forms, but to our surprise it was hardly any process to it at all... (read more)
	Jeff and Maryann We were having trouble balancing our checking account and we were being charged fees and we found out about the Savings Challenge and decided we would apply and help us to get our finances in order and learn how to budget and to save our ultimate goal is to buy a house. (read more)
	Matt and Angie We signed up for the challenge because we want to learn to be smart with our money, prepare for college, and get the most out of our money. There was no financial up bringing in our family we just did not talk about it at home.   (read more)

What is the Savings Challenge at FINANCIALbuilders?

Financial Builders Savings Challenge is a financial education program designed to teach our members how to change habits and educate themselves on how to take control of their finances for life. Twelve families applied and three were chosen to participate in the Savings Challenge for one year. During the year Financial Builders appointed coaches to help the couples change their habits on how they manage their money. They learn how to reduce debt, prepare a budget and start a savings program; this is the FIRST step toward a successful financial makeover. The couples also set aside 13 weeks to participate in Dave Ramsey's Financial University. Also, Financial Builders FCU website has other financial education tools such as Balance, check it out, you can have your personal finance coach at no cost to you! So, our goal is to provide not only our challengers, but provide all our member's with skill and tools they need to move toward reaching a successful financial makeover. If you are ready to do something about your financial situation, follow this year's participants, gain knowledge and make the change! Promise your self today that you will work hard in 2010 to reduce any debt, increase your savings, and better manage your money so you too can become financially independent. The winner of our Savings Challenge will be revealed in December 2010, the grand prize will be $2000, with runners up receiving $500. So keep watching their progress.