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title: "America Saves Week: Did you know?"
description: NCB has joined forces with America Saves in order to raise awareness about the importance of saving money during America Saves Week.
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# [America Saves Week: Did you know?](https://www.ncb.coop/blog/america-saves-week-did-you-know)

 Written by [National Cooperative Bank](https://www.ncb.coop/blog/author/national-cooperative-bank) | Feb 26, 2018 7:19:47 PM

Only **5 out of 10 **American households have a **savings plan with specific goals.**

Only **4 out of 10 **American households have a **spending plan that allows sufficient saving. **

**51%** of Americans **do not have extra funds **(not including lines of credit) available to pay for an unexpected expense of **$1,000.**

Personal finance is the number one personal issue **causing stress in the workplace.** 

NCB has joined forces with America Saves in order to raise awareness about the importance of saving money during America Saves Week, February 26th-March 3rd. Started in 2007, America Saves Week is a week-long campaign by organizations to promote good savings behavior and an opportunity for consumers to assess their savings status.  Start your savings habit during America Saves week by creating a simple savings plan when you [take the America Saves Pledge for a chance to win up to $750.](https://americasaves.org/for-savers/pledge)

**Access NCB's interactive financial education center to learn more about various financial topics with our free, 3-10 minute modules.**

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