Table of contentsSavings story We may be saving less than ever, but money DOES buy happiness.Start saving Here is some sage advice on starting and maintaining a savings strategy.Savvy savers There's more to saving than stuffing your extra cash in a mattress.Tools & resources Use these handy calculators and planning tools to stay on track. advertisementRelated Links:Q&A with David Barr2009 list of failed banksKeeping your money safeRelated Articles:Spring clean your financesFDIC protects your moneyFDIC handles bank crashes
Bankrate wants to hear from you and encourages thoughtful and constructive comments. We ask that you stay focused on the story topic, respect other people's opinions, and avoid profanity, offensive statements, illegal contents and advertisement posts. Comments are not reviewed before they are posted. Bankrate reserves the right (but is not obligated) to edit or delete your comments. Please avoid posting private or confidential information, and also keep in mind that anything you post may be disclosed, published, transmitted or reused.
By submitting a post, you agree to be bound by Bankrate's terms of use. Please refer to Bankrate's privacy policy for more information regarding Bankrate's privacy practices.