BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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America's Savings Crisis
According to a survey conducted by the Consumer Federation of America and Wachovia in November 2007, more than half of Americans say they are not saving adequately. Learn what Americans consider their most challenging barriers to saving, and find out how the decline in savings is affecting Americans.
Highlights of Survey Data and Graphics
Find highlights and graphical representations of data from the November 2007 national savings study conducted by the Consumer Federation of America and Wachovia.
- Highlights of November 2007 Survey Data, including women and men on saving
- Graphics representing what consumers say about how well they are saving and what would motivate them to save
Top 10 Savings Tips (32 KB) 
Learn 10 easy ways consumers can start saving and quickly grow their savings.
Savings Seminar Fact Sheet 
Learn more about Wachovia's free How to Save $1 Million savings seminars, which are designed to educate and motivate consumers about short-term and long-term savings.
Savings Seminar Presentation 
View the slides from the How to Save $1 Million savings seminars.
Way2SaveSM Fact Sheet (75 KB) 
Learn how the Way2Save program works and find out more about the benefits to consumers.