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Release Date: January 2009

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SAVING FOR LIFE

There is one subject that has been on everyone’s mind lately, and it is money, honey. During unsure economic times every money-saving hint and tip can help.

Stretch your hard-earned dollars with the Saving for Life package of publications from the Federal Citizen Information Center. Regardless of whether you’re raising a family and saving for college or are well into your career and looking at all your investment options, Saving for Life has the information you need to make each penny count.

Use the 66 Ways to Save Money brochure from the Consumer Literacy Consortium for thrifty ideas on everything from transportation to banking to utilities. One of their suggestions: if you’re taking a prescription medication long term, consider using a mail order pharmacy. They often charge lower prices.

Starting to think about the day when your little munchkins head off to college? Learn how to start saving now for ever-increasing tuition rates down the road with Smart Saving for College—Better Buy Degrees from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. It explains different options like 529 plans and includes a “College Savings Calculator” to estimate the amount of money you should invest each year to cover your child’s education.

Maybe you want to go another route and invest your money to use later in life. Check out Introduction to Mutual Funds from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Find out the benefits and risks of mutual funds and how you might be able to use them to your financial advantage.

When it comes to your money, you can never be too well informed, or too careful. Saving for Life helps you make smart decisions when spending and saving.

Learn more with the Saving for Life package, which costs $1.50. There are three easy ways to get your publications:

  • Send your name, address and a check or money order for $1.50 to Saving for Life, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.

  • Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov/media-promo.htm to place your order online and to find links to these and hundreds of other Federal publications you can read or print for free.

  • Or call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. That’s 1 (888) 878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Saving for Life package. Have your credit card handy.

Get even more information and take advantage of online government resources at www.USA.gov and www.GobiernoUSA.gov—your official English and Spanish web portals to the Federal government.

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  • Please check with Colleen Bayus if you plan to use this release after May 1, 2009.
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