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For Johnnie Lovett, a Young Illinois Saver, saving has been a habit since he was a teenager. “As a teenager, I was responsible for buying certain things with my allowance,” the Illinois State University junior said. “I found out I wasn’t always able to buy the things I wanted.” His parents introduced him to the concepts of budgeting, saving, and money management. He has taken that advice to heart and is now regularly saving.

Saving is important for young adults, Johnnie said. “As young adults, we don’t realize how much money we have our hands on because we’re constantly spending.”  He said his parents taught him that “saving is a habit and it’s essential to living.” Those lessons were reinforced in the financial literacy classes Johnnie enrolled in through his school and business program. Read his story.

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California Saves encourages all Californians, just like you to take charge of your personal finances and every dollar you earn.  By enrolling in California Saves, you can start investing in your future.  Owning your own home, saving for a college education or building a retirement are all possibilities that can become realities.  Californians think of the big picture and get the most out of their money.  So what are you waiting for?  Enroll in California Saves and start reaching your financial goals.

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:

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California Saves Week 2010 will take place from February 20-28, 2010

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