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Prizes may spice up the boring old savings account
With Prize-Linked Savings legislation recently passed in Missouri, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports on a spark of interest among credit unions in the state.
Area credit union rolls out WINcentive savings accounts
SCTimes covers the excitement of Minnesotans for the introduction of WINcentive, the state's first Prize-Linked Savings program.
Indiana credit union members save money and win cash
A press release from CU Insight tells of a number of Indiana credit union members who have won prizes as a reward for saving, thanks to Save to Win.
Lucky Savers program helps New Yorkers save $6.5M
More than 4,000 members at 38 New York credit unions have saved an average of nearly $1,625 through Lucky Savers since it launched last October, according to a press release from CU Insight.
Could gambling be the secret to saving when rates are so low?
A blog post on The Conversation says that the popularity of Prize-Linked Savings shows that it may be the key to boosting savings rates.
One Surprising Way to Get People to Save More
The Wall Street Journal reports on a recent study of a savings program in South Africa that further shows the success of Prize-Linked Savings.
The Future of Saving
In a post on the CFED “Inclusive Economy” blog, Commonwealth Senior Innovation Strategist Melissa Goldberg discusses the introduction of the SAVINGS Act, which wwill bring U.S Savings Bonds into the 21st century.
Two Mountain Credit Union members win $10k grand prizes in Save to Win raffle
A press release from CU Insight covers the Save to Win drawings that have rewarded savers with cash prizes in North Carolina.
Rainy-day raffle could encourage savings, Kansas senators say
The Wichita Eagle reports that politicians in Kansas are excited for Prize-Linked Savings as legislation works its way through the state.
5 ways you can trick yourself into becoming a better saver
According to the Washington Post, Prize-Linked Savings accounts are one way to make saving money more exciting.
MassMutual turns to video games to boost retirement savings
InvestmentNews covers other companies have embraced games for financial education, like our own Financial Entertainment.
Rochester man wins $1,000 in WINcentive Savings drawing
Winners announced in Minnesota’s first Prize-Linked Savings drawing