Sign up go.osu.edu/ohiosaves to participate in 2026 America Saves Week.

Why? Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully.

What to expect:  go.osu.edu/ohiosaves will ask for your name, a savings goal, a timeline and email. America Saves will email you daily with tips, resources and links to podcasts, financial worksheets, and the opportunity to be entered into a giveaway of $100 gift card. This week, America Saves hosts online, live “office hours” at 12pm EST with a space to ask anything, learn something, and take one small step forward. Real talk. Real answers. No judgment.

Daily themes for the week and links to additional resources

Monday, April 6^th, Building A Strong Foundation - Planning, budgeting, and saving are the building blocks of a secure future.

• Financial Check In Check List from America Saves, one page checklist

Tuesday, April 7^th, Be Ready for the Unexpected - Emergencies aren’t if—they’re when. The good news? Even small savings can make a big difference.

• How to save for emergencies and the future from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) 

Wednesday, April 8^th, Dream Big, Plan with Purpose - Big dreams might feel far away, but every dream becomes possible when you pair it with a plan. By taking the time to set a clear goal, breaking it into small, steady steps, and committing to saving regularly, you’re creating the roadmap to your future.

• Money Smart Choices Start at Home, adult resources for all ages, University of Minnesota 

Thursday, April 9^th, Rewrite the Debt Narrative - Every payment, no matter how small, is a win. Each step forward brings you closer to a new kind of freedom.

• PowerPay, debt reduction tool, from the Utah State University Extension, also has PowerPay Money Master Online Course   

Friday, April 10^th, Create Your Financial Future - Maybe you’re dreaming of homeownership, planning for retirement, or starting your own business. Whatever your goal, the key is to start. Progress doesn’t happen overnight—it’s built step by step, with consistency and confidence.

• Financial Goal Setting worksheet from America Saves

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.