Welcome to Champaign County Saves

Across Champaign County, people just like you are proving you can start small, and think big. Champaign County Savers are setting financial goals, tracking their spending and taking control of their financial future. Our staff and trained volunteers can show you how to develop a savings strategy and take one step at a time. So don’t wait any longer…enroll in Champaign County Saves today!

Saving Strategies

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:

Get out of debt

Save for a home

Save for a car

Save for emergencies

Save at work

 

Local Resources to Help You Save Money

University of Illinois Saves

Tune in for credible financial tips & strategies from a University of Illinois Extension Educator. Take your money management beyond clipping coupons.

Ask Champaign County Saves

Do you have a specific financial question? We have a unique panel of experts who are waiting to answer your questions!

Contact Information:

Kathy Sweedler

University of Illinois Extension,
Consumer Economics Educator,
Email:sweedler@illinois.edu,
Phone:(217) 333-7672


America Saves is a campaign coordinated by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA)
and is dedicated to helping individuals save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. CFA thanks Capital One
for its generous in-kind contribution of design expertise for this website.