It's Never Too Early to Start Saving

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• "I’ve learned that saving gives me more money to buy better things later! "

• "I want them to save all of their money while they’re in school, because that’s something I wasn’t able to do growing up. I want to give my kids the gift of being debt-free. We emphasize the difference between things they need and things they want, and try to teach them to be able to tell the difference."

• "Having a bank account has taught me that you have to save in order to spend. Financial discipline is something everybody will have to learn and it’s easier said than done. Once I save and finally purchase something I want, I feel great."

• "I always recommend the Kids First program to other parents. If they do well in school, AmFirst rewards them with $10 per report card. It’s so important to teach financial responsibilities at a young age. If children can learn early on, they have a better chance at being financially stable and successful as an adult."

• "The Kids First program introduces basic financial concepts early on. Each child has a different understanding of money—some save every penny, while others spend it all. What’s important is that kids begin to understand why they’re saving. It’s not about forcing them to save; it’s about helping them make the connection by themselves."