Banking and Saving

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We believe that saving money is the first step to A Richer You. It's hard to buy a home, further your education, invest in the stock market, or start a business without having money in the bank.

And with  63% of Americans  saying that they couldn't afford a $500 emergency, learning to save (and actually  saving) is crucial.

The following websites and banks offer great ways to start saving.

Even if you can only afford to save a few dollars a month to start — future you will be incredibly thankful!

• Qapital: The Qapital app makes it easy to save toward specific goals — automatically. Plus, they'll add an extra $5 into your account, just for making your first deposit!
• Long Game: Long Game is another great savings app — and one that gives you the chance to win up to $1 million! Every day that your money sits in your account, you earn coins. These coins can be used to play a variety of games — and even enter a lottery — all for free! The more you save, the more chances you have to win.