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Russell Jackson never considered himself a saver. But losing his job in 2009, he vowed to no longer be financially vulnerable. "I'd never really considered setting aside money, because I always had enough to pay my bills and purchase everything I needed. The future never occurred to me," he admits.

After his company laid off Jackson and 30 other workers, he realized he had no savings to fall back on. "I vowed then to make a change and to no longer be financially vulnerable. When I was unemployed, I had a lot of free time. While browsing online, I found the America Saves website," he says. By taking advantage of the America Saves savings tips and resources, Jackson was able to make a savings plan and start an emergency fund. Read more...

This month's featured partner is Capital One. Capital One's community affairs team, including Mark Boucree and Catherine  Flowers, has been instrumental in the development of Louisiana Saves. Thanks to Capital One for their funding and donations of services. For more information about Capital One, visit the company's website.

From jazz to zydeco, from gumbo to spicy boiled crawfish, Louisianans have a wealth of culture. To ensure that culture isn't our only source wealth, Lousiana Saves works to help individuals manage and maximize their savings decisions in order to build wealth, not debt. As a member of Louisiana Saves you can start building wealth with tips and tools to help you set goals to reduce debt and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Enroll in Louisiana 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:

Save money by making your home more energy-efficient. Use timers on high-energy items (as well as lighting so it goes on when you need it and off when you don't).  Full freezers work more efficiently.  If it is half full of food items, fill some empty milk or sealable containers two-thirds full of water and stock them in your freezer.

- Donna Deuster, Racine, Wisconsin

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