America SavesTwitter Chat(#eXASchat)
Sponsored by eXtension:
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 2PM EST
Topic: The Many Benefits of Saving Money
Join this specialsimultaneous YouTube Live and Twitter chat to celebrate America Saves Week2018. Have fun with, and learn from, others who are interested in saving money.Participate in the Twitter chat for a chance to win prizes.
Our guests for the discussion on the YouTube Live (video chat) and Twitter chat include Dr. Barbara O’Neill, CFP® (Rutgers University), Dr. Laura Hendrix (University of Arkansas), Lindsay Ferguson (America Saves program), Dr. Bryce Jorgensen (New Mexico State University), Dr. Erica Tobe (Michigan State University), Dr. Elizabeth Kiss (Kansas State University), Dr. Lauren Jones (The Ohio State University), Rachael DeLeon (Communications Director for AFCPE), Dr. Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head (South Dakota State University), Dr. Becky Smith (Mississippi State University), Sasha Grabenstetter (University of Illinois), Erik Anderson (University of Idaho), and Bob Bertsch (North Dakota State University), who will moderate the online video panel.
General Instructions:
Log in to Tchat.io ( at 2pm EST on Wednesday, February 28
Insert #eXASchat into the textbox that pops up so you can tweet easily and view the live Twitter stream
Create valuable content by answering questions about saving money
Complete a short online evaluation survey; those who do will be placed in a drawing for one of four $25gift cards
Questions we Will Discuss:
Q1: What are the benefits of saving money?Q2: What are the consequences of not saving?
Q3: Why is saving important?
Q4: Where can people get the highest interest rates on their savings?
Q5: How can people overcome obstacles to savings?
Q6: What are savings strategies when money is tight?
Q7: What are attributes of people who are good at saving money? / Q8: How do you save money? What strategies work for you?
Q9: Is it more important to start an emergency fund or pay down debt?
Q10: How much should I save for retirement?
Q11: What are strategies to get teenagers to save money?
Q12: What is your #1 savings tip or advice?
Q13: Why is tax time a good time to save?
Q14: What type of account is best for long-term versus short-term savings?
Funding for preparation and gift card prizes for #eXASchat was provided by an America Saves Week mini- grantto eXtension () from the Consumer Federation of America. For more information about the America Saves program and America Saves Week, visit and .