The CA$H Hacks Challenge From AARP

Do you wish you could save more money?

If you’re like most people, the answer is yes.

• Nearly 6 in 10 adults are uncomfortable with the amount of money they have saved for emergencies.¹
• Half of Americans feel like they’re unable to save for emergencies at all.²
• And more than half of workers feel like they are behind on their retirement savings.³

But it doesn’t have to be that way for you. You can squirrel away more savings – without it feeling like a chore.

The CA$H Hacks Challenge is a series of activities that will help you Cancel unnecessary spending, Assess new ways to cut costs, Save more money and build new financial Habits.

During the challenge, you will:

1. Decide on a financial goal
2. Identify costs you can cut that you won’t even miss
3. Find ways to spend less on items and services that you need and want
4. Explore ways to save money through discounts and rewards
5. Form habits that will move you further down the road to financial freedom

How the CA$H Hacks Challenge works

Throughout the challenge, we’ll share a host of money-saving tips and actions you can take to decrease your bills, take advantage of lower prices, enjoy free and low-cost services and save more money.

By the end of the challenge, you’ll have a better understanding of where your money goes and new ideas to help you keep more of it in your pocket. Whether you want to save more for retirement, find more money to pay down debt or travel more to see family and friends, the CA$H Hacks Challenge is the roadmap to take you toward your financial destination.

Let's get started!

 

^{1 https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/emergency-savings-report/}

^{2 https://www.nationaltruecostofliving.org/research/pressrelease}

^{3 https://www.bankrate.com/retirement/retirement-savings-survey/}