Welcome to Illinois Saves
Across the State of Illinois, people just like you are proving you can start small, and think big. Established by Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Saves is a public-private partnership between the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR), financial literacy educators, and financial institutions. Illinois Saves strives to bring the benefits of savings to Illinoisans who are unbanked or underbanked. Illinois Saves can help those who wish to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for a home, save for education, or save for retirement. So don’t wait any longer…enroll in Illinois 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:
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Meet a Saver
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. Read his story.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, or want to learn more about Illinois Saves please contact us:
Mario Pantoja
Email:mario.pantoja@illinois.govSavings Tips
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