FDIC Encourages Consumers to Develop a Plan to Save Toward Their Goals — 2014-02-18

America Saves Week is February 24—March 1, 2014 The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is encouraging consumers to use America Saves Week as a time to begin or continue saving towards financial goals they have set for themselves. FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg said, "During America Saves Week, I encourage everyone to set a savings goal and develop a plan to meet it. Even if you are starting small, saving money in a federally insured bank account is the safest way to build savings for the unexpected or future dreams. The Week is an opportune time to commit to making a financial plan that sets the groundwork to save successfully." America Saves Week, which runs between February 24 and March 1, 2014, is a week wherein various organizations engage the communities they serve to promote consumers making a savings commitment, and then gaining access to ideas, tools, and other resources that help the consumers