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    13 Reasons To Start Saving Now

    An instructional Marketing Campaign aimed at people age 17-26 to "save and invest for their future"

    1. Step1 Make a Budget

    2. Don't forget the Golden Rule: PAY YOURSELF FIRST

    3. Gross Pay and Net Pay are NOT the same thing.

    4. College is Expensive

    5. Student Loans can be difficult to pay off

    6. Cost of living depends on where you live.

    7. Your going to need a car

    8. Retirement will be here before you know it

    9. short term necessities

    10. Unforeseen Circumstances

    11. Health Insurance

    12. The time to invest is NOW

    13. Leasure Activities