Pay Yourself First

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Pay Yourself First
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You Will Know

• Ways to save money
• How money can grow
• The difference between savings and investment
  accounts

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Benefits of Paying Yourself First

• Manage your money better
• Increase your savings
• Improve your standard of living

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Saving Tips

• Consider needs vs. wants
• Direct deposit to savings
• Pay your bills on time
• Use a checking account vs. check-cashing stores
• Save extra money from raises or bonuses
• Keep making loan payments to yourself
• Save cash gifts

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Compound Dividends Exercise
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Compound Dividends
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Saving 1 a Day
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Saving 5 a Day
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Savings Accounts

• Statement savings account
• Passbook savings account
• Club account
• Money Market account
• Certificate of Deposit (CD)
• Share Certificate

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Investments

• Stocks
• Bonds
• Mutual Funds
• Shares in a Credit Union

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Retirement Investments

• Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
• 401(k) and 403(b) Plans
• Keogh Plans and Simplified Employee Pension Plans

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Decision Factors

• How much do you want to accumulate?
• How long can you leave your money invested?
• How do you feel about risking your money?
• Your shares in a federal credit union are insured
  by the U.S. Government.