Although this is the first episode of The Savings Advocate, the organization behind the podcast, America Saves, has been around for over 20 years. America Saves is a national nonprofit with the mission of building financial confidence and increasing positive savings behaviors for all Americans, especially the most financially vulnerable. The hosts for this podcast are Amanda Woods, strategic partnership manager at America Saves, and Kia McAllister-Young, director of the organization. In this episode, Kia and Amanda will be sharing the goal of this podcast as well as: The Show Format Meet the Advocate Values Led Leadership Support Community Resources Inclusivity Educational Forums Programs Honorable Mentions Landlord Avoids Raising Tenant’s Rent By Simply Making Coffee At Home Increasing Financial Confidence 12 Ways To Save Energy and Money Think Like a Saver Podcast Take the Pledge Creating a Budget for Your Family Military Saves Resource Highlight and Call to Action Check out the America Saves Website Join one of our programs ------------ This podcast is brought to you by America Saves. America Saves, a campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, motivates, encourages, and supports low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. The research-based campaign uses the principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to change behavior. Non‐profit, government, and corporate groups participate in America Saves nationally and through local, regional, and statewide campaigns around the country. America Saves encourages individuals to take the America Saves pledge and organizations to promote savings year-round and during America Saves Week. This podcast is made possible by JP Morgan & Chase and Patrick Geddes, the author of Transparent Investing. To find out more about each of their values, please find JP Morgan & Chase on these platforms: Website LinkedIn Facebook Please find Patrick Geddes on these platforms: Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Follow America Saves on these social media platforms: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn ------------ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend or family member. Helping them to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth is one of the best things you can do for someone you love. Song Credit: Save My Life by Damma Beatz This is a Crackers In Soup production.
