Welcome to the Alabama Saves
All across Alabama people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich to build wealth. As members of Alabama Saves, they are paying off debts and saving to reach their financial goals. The Alabama Saves website is your resource for tips and tools to help you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and start saving. So what are you waiting for? Take financial action in your life! Join Alabama Saves today!
About Alabama Saves
Our Purpose
The Alabama Saves Campaign strives to encourage and assist citizens in building wealth through a consistent long-term saving and debt reduction program. This is accomplished by providing encouragement and educational resources to support Alabamians in their efforts to reduce debt, increase savings and achieve financial security.
Alabama Saves Partners kick off the campaign at an inaugural event held at the Alabama State Capitol.
Savings Resources
Personal finance articles, tools and Ask an Expert
Money Management Calendar
Records and Important Papers Publication
101 Ways to Save Money
Savings Tips
Saving Tips and Resources for Adults Ages 25-34
Top Ten Ways to Prepare for Retirement
We want to hear your savings tips & stories!
Share your experience
Alabama Saves Coalition
The Alabama Saves campaign was established on February 16, 2010 in a ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol. The campaign is coordinated by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and implemented through a statewide coalition of organizations and agencies.
Alabama Saves Coalition Members
Alabama Asset Building Coalition
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders
Alabama JumpStart
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Iota Mu Omega Chapter
Auburn University Federal Credit Union
Auburn University Montgomery
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Alabama Office
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Alabama Office
Gateway Consumer Credit Counseling of Central Alabama
Regions Bank
Remtech, Inc.
RSVP of Mobile County
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Alabama Office
U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Alabama Office
U.S. Small Business Administration, Mobile Office
Volunteer Mobile
Contact Us
State Contacts
Carol Centrallo, Ph.D. Office: 334-844-1325, Cell: 334-740-9583, centrcb@auburn.edu or
Isaac Chappell, Regional Extension Agent, Cell: 256-452-0557, chappib@aces.edu
Regional Contacts
Wherever you are in Alabama, there is a Regional Extension Agent near you that conducts educational programs to help Savers start saving and stay on track toward their goals. Contact the agent nearest you to participate in an educational program and to enroll in Alabama Saves.
Ruth Brock
Phone: 205-612-4066, Email: brockru@aces.edu
Counties: Blount, Cullman, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker
Isaac Chappell
Phone: 256-452-0557, Email: chappib@aces.edu
Counties: Calhoun, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Randolph, Talladega, and Tallapoosa
Sharon Golden
Phone: 205-310-0698, Email: gilbese@aces.edu
Counties: Autauga, Bibb, Butler, Chilton, Dallas, Lowndes, Perry, and Wilcox
Wil Golden
Phone: 334-566-0985, Email: goldewj@aces.edu
Counties: Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Pike
Theresa Jones
Phone: 256-509-5908, Email: rosscth@aces.edu
Counties: Cherokee, Dekalb, Etowah, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan
Lovie Parks
Phone: 205-331-8331, Email: burrell@aces.edu
Counties: Choctaw, Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa
Diana Simpson
Phone: 334-750-8779, Email: dgs0007@auburn.edu
Counties: Barbour, Bullock, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, and Russell
Lelia Wissert
Phone: 256-366-9747, wisselc@aces.edu
Counties: Colbert, Fayette, Franklin, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion, and Winston
Rick Zapata
Phone: 334-703-2276, rrz0001@aces.edu
Counties: Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington
Visit the Alabama Cooperative Extension website at: www.aces.edu
Benefits of Enrolling
- Free quarterly subscription to American Saver newsletter
- Free monthly e-mail newsletters with savings advice from national experts
- Free access to our members-only Savers Tracking Tool to help you reach your goals
- Free local money management educational programs.
Saving Strategies
Building wealth starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. Whatever goal you choose – whether it’s buying a car, buying a house, or getting out from under your debts – learn about proven savings strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. Click on the links below to learn how to: