Folsom, California – (February 14, 2022) – As many Americans face the challenges of saving money during record high inflation, SAFE Credit Union experts will offer key strategies on how people can invest in themselves during this year’s America Saves Week – February 21 through February 25.
SAFE will mark America Saves Week with daily installments of its Perfect Cents Podcast. The show will expand on America Saves Week’s 2022 theme: Building financial resilience.
“The need to be financially resilient is even more clear as we experience inflation and recover from the onset of the pandemic in 2020,” says Rebecca Delmundo, SAFE financial wellness speaker and assistant vice president of Community Relations. “We eagerly look forward to reaching out to our members and our community as we share the importance of saving and budgeting during America Saves Week.”
The stakes are high this year as a recent AARP survey found one in four Americans lost ground on retirement savings during the pandemic. And as inflation pushes prices upward, adults earning less than $50,000 a year were reportedly unable to cover one month’s expenses with their savings, Axios reported in January.
Each year America Saves – a national initiative conducted by organizations and communities – strives to transform the lives of millions of Americans by helping them realize opportunities to bolster their savings.
SAFE's Perfect Cents Podcast – with hosts Alex Becerra and Brit Kelleher and guests - will highlight this year’s five cornerstones of America Saves Week:
- Monday, February 21 – “Save Automatically” with Karrine Schuldheisz, SAFE Credit Union payroll and benefits manager.
- Tuesday, February 22 – “Save for the Unexpected” with Amber DiBernardo, vice president Marketing and Communications.
- Wednesday, February 23 – “Save to Retire” with Steve Raymond, SAFE financial advisor.
- Thursday, February 24 – “Save by Reducing Debt.”
- Friday, February 25 – “Save as a Family” with Rebecca Delmundo, assistant vice president of Community Relations and financial wellness speaker.
Amber DiBernardo
Steve Raymond
Rebecca Delmundo
Brit Kelleher and Alex Becerra
New episodes of the Perfect Cents Podcast stream bi-weekly on Thursdays. The February 25 episode will wrap up the podcast’s first season. Season 2 will launch March 17. Podcasts can be found and downloaded here.
For more information or to arrange to interview one of our podcasters or experts, please contact Robyn Eifertsen, SAFE public relations and communications specialist, at [email protected].
About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading financial institution in Northern California with $4.4 billion in assets and about 245,000 members. SAFE crafts every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person services for members and small businesses at service centers across the Greater Sacramento region. SAFE is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda counties. Insured by NCUA. www.safecu.org