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HBS Working Knowledge July 5, 2006 Julia Hanna	Reinventing the Dowdy Savings Bond Families with low and moderate incomes have difficulty saving money -- many can't even open bank accounts. To help these families plan for the future, Harvard professor Peter Tufano proposes minor changes to the U.S. savings bonds program.
Fast Company September 2008 Anya Kamenetz	Making Banking Fun Can innovative new programs make saving money as fun as spending it?
HBS Working Knowledge October 28, 2009 Roger Thompson	HBS Begins Teaching Consumer Finance Professor Peter Tufano talks about the course and his determination to make consumer finance a broadly accepted academic pursuit.
The Motley Fool May 23, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Save More, Rich or Poor Think a larger income means larger savings? Think again. It all comes down to spending less than you make.
BusinessWeek July 11, 2005 Michael Mandel	Totting Up Savings Here's a primer on how savings is calculated -- on a national level as well as personal one -- and its impact on economic growth.
The Motley Fool September 22, 2004 Selena Maranjian	You Can Pay for College Tips and resources galore are at your fingertips from the College Savings Plan Network (CSPN) of the National Association of State Treasurers.
Investment Advisor July 2006 Ryan G. Murphy	Numerology Assets in 529 college savings plans rose to an estimated $75.1 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2006, up 38% from $54.5 billion in the same quarter one year ago.
U.S. Banker April 2010 Alan Kline	Savings Program Hits the Jackpot More than 20 Michigan credit unions encourage savings with a sweepstakes- one of a handful of programs financial institutions have tested in the last few years.
BusinessWeek September 20, 2004 Cooper & Madigan	U.S.: The National Piggy Bank is Going Hungry A low savings rate threatens boomers' retirement -- and long-term growth. And part of the blame goes to the federal government's siphoning off a big chunk of domestic savings to fund enormous budget deficits.
The Motley Fool May 7, 2004	How to Invest for College As your kids get older, you may be wondering what you should invest your savings for their college education in -- stocks, for example, or bonds? One size doesn't fit all when it comes to college savings.
The Motley Fool July 18, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Get Your Kids to College: Introduction Nowhere is the value of compounding returns more evident than in saving for a goal with a fixed time limit, such as financing a college education.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2007 Brian Lawler	Should We Sweat Our Savings Rate? Do the savings statistics accurately portray an overspending American consumer, or is it just another financial illusion?
The Motley Fool December 19, 2006 Dan Caplinger	The Scoop on Savings Bonds: Part 2 A closer look at why bonds aren't as attractive as they used to be.
The Motley Fool November 3, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Plunk Down a Pile of Cash Here are the questions to ask before parking your savings somewhere.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Our Savings Rate Is Abysmal The national rate's in the red. How are your savings statistics? If you're not shunting at least a little of your discretionary income into short-term savings or long-term savings, you might be setting yourself up for trouble down the road.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Prioritizing Your Savings Should you save for retirement or for education for your kids?
BusinessWeek June 6, 2005 Laura D'Andrea Tyson	Retirement Savings: A Boost For The Needy Government matching would give IRAs a shot in the arm to boost retirement savings, even among middle- and low-income households.
Registered Rep. March 1, 2007	Depressing Last year Americans spent all of their money, and then some, buying stuff: The U.S. personal savings rate fell to -1%, its lowest level in 73 years.
The Motley Fool June 17, 2008 Dayana Yochim	No-Sweat Savings No need to stew and sweat. Putting money aside can be easy.
Financial Advisor November 2005 Raymond Fazzi	Is The Savings Rate Reaching Crisis Proportions? On a national level, the low savings rate means that a larger portion of the nation's debt is being picked up by foreigners in the form of bonds. That also could eventually impact consumer spending.
AskMen.com Terence Channon	Must-Have Long-Term Savings It may seem like some of these financial ventures are much too far in the future to worry about right now, but if you want to reach your financial goals, these must-have long-term savings are the only way to get there.
HBS Working Knowledge September 6, 2005 Ann Cullen	The Best Place for Retirement Funds Harvard professor Daniel Bergstresser says that households with substantial assets in both taxable and tax-deferred accounts (TDAs) should be thinking about where to hold them, specifically, inside or outside of tax-deferred accounts.
The Motley Fool December 19, 2006 Dan Caplinger	The Scoop on Savings Bonds A look at the history of bonds and why they're not so attractive anymore.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Urgent! Emergency! How long could your emergency savings last?
The Motley Fool February 7, 2007 Dan Caplinger	Give Your Savings a Raise If your income rises, pass it on to your savings.
BusinessWeek January 17, 2005 Michael J. Mandel	Our Hidden Savings While other countries chide the U.S. for being profligate, Americans are putting more money into the things that matter over the long run. That's reflected in U.S. economic performance, among the strongest in the world.
The Family Room Gary Foreman	Pay Yourself First? Some months I can save some money and some I can't. I have heard the saying "always pay yourself first". When I do that it seems that I have to withdraw that money later on in the month to pay the bills. So how does this actually work? Should I always pay myself first?
The Motley Fool March 2, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Let Them Eat ... Cash? A California savings proposal highlights the advantages of starting early. If you open a savings account (or maybe even a college savings fund) when your child is born and contribute to it regularly, you can build up a sizable nest egg. Just get started.
BusinessWeek January 17, 2005	A Savings Crisis? Maybe Not Is the U.S. in a savings crisis? We think not, though one may be brewing if attitudes toward the budget deficit don't change in Washington.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2006 Hope Nelson-Pope	Cash Under the Mattress Eschew your mattress, your attic, and your piggy bank as your savings vehicles of choice and plunk your money into higher-yielding vehicles instead. Don't let your hard-earned cash wilt on the vine.
The Motley Fool November 8, 2004	Fools Save Half a Billion What could happen if you don't have short-term savings? Avoid these unpleasantries by taking these five steps to establish your own cash cushion.
The Motley Fool February 13, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Automatic College Savings What kind of educational benefits do you get at work? An automatic 529 payroll deduction could be as helpful as an automatic retirement savings program, like a 401(k).
AskMen.com Michael Estrin	10 Common Savings Mistakes Here are the 10 most common mistakes people make about saving money.
The Motley Fool February 12, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	I Love Online Savings An easily accessible, high-yielding, online savings account is just the thing to warm your heart.
The Motley Fool October 23, 2007 Dan Caplinger	The Savings Crisis Goes Abroad The U.S. isn't the only nation with a savings problem. Once renowned as a nation of savers, Japan's savings rate has been steadily declining over the past 30 years.
Financial Advisor March 2004 Marla Brill	Will Health Savings Accounts Have A Market? new way to pay for health care that combines an insurance component with an intriguing savings kicker was introduced by the Medicare Reform Act in December. Health savings accounts (HSAs) are designed to help individuals save for qualified medical and retiree health expenses on a tax-favored basis.
The Motley Fool January 15, 2004	Short-Term Cash FAQs Here are the answers to your questions about short-term savings and cash investments.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2004 Selena Maranjian	America Saves? Americans aren't saving like they should.
Entrepreneur November 2007 James Park	A New Option for Penny Pinch-ING ING's new savings account is tailor-made for growing entrepreneurs.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2007 John Rosevear	Start Saving Now Does the prospect of saving for an emergency fund or for retirement seem too overwhelming? Then start smaller. Save for a tangible near-term goal, and commit yourself to paying off credit cards each month.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Spend to Save? Credit cards offer to fill savings accounts or college funds. Even with all these creative new savings options, the best way to build a sizable nest egg may be the old-fashioned way -- spend less than you earn and put the rest in a savings account.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2005 Dayana Yochim	You're on Your Own, Kiddos In the standoff between retirement savings and college savings, retirement wins.
The Motley Fool March 17, 2004	Three Critical Kinds of Savings If you save incorrectly, your savings could disappear.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Small Percentages Matter Why bother focusing on your savings or checking account, when it just pays a relative pittance? Because that pittance can add up, that's why.
The Motley Fool October 4, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Turbocharge Your Savings Shop around and make sure your money is earning as much as it can.
Financial Planning June 1, 2007 Jennifer M. DeLong	The New College Try A college degree is invaluable, but it is worth more if it doesn't come with a debt load that burdens students and parents for years. College savings must take its rightful place as part of an integrated financial planning approach.
The Motley Fool December 18, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Naughty: Negative Savings The negative savings rate seems to have become a pandemic.
The Motley Fool December 6, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Santa Brings Hamiltons and Jacksons Making your kids put all their Christmas cash into savings may turn you into the household Scrooge, so consider having them divide the proceeds among savings, spending, and giving.
The Motley Fool November 24, 2004 Dayana Yochim	A Season for Saving? Why not? While the family's at the mall, fortify their future in four steps. Here's a little reminder of the four-step savings strategy.
Inc. May 2006	Is A Pension Plan Right For You? If you answer yes to these six questions, a defined benefit plan may be worth a look.