Save Me:
Overcoming the difficulties of saving

On October 18, 2005, The Online 401(k) and its philanthropic partner EARN (www.sfearn.org) sponsored a spirited discussion about the future of saving.

Moderated by the Honorable José Cisneros, the Treasurer of the City and County of San Francisco, the event focused on how the most underserved and overlooked groups are doing what seems to be impossible: save.

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Introduction by Ben Mangan, Executive Director, EARN
Section 1: knowing how much to save
Section 2: knowing how much to save
Section 3: finding some easier ways to save
Section 4: getting ready for the unknown
Section 5: US savings rates are too low
Section 6: tactics for people having a hard time saving
Section 7: American savings rates are alarmingly low
Section 8: can the government help us?
Section 9: Has it become harder to save today?
Section 10: more tactics for saving
Section 11: tactics for saving for college
Audience Question: Why are we afraid of investing?
Panelist Eric Ruben answers
Audience Questions - Part 3
Panelist Chad Parks answers
Panelist Chad Parks offers a conclusion

Event details

Press kit