Join us in celebrating America Saves Week in April 2026
Since 2007, America Saves Week has been a national movement that empowers individuals and families to take control of their finances. This annual event is more than just a celebration—it’s a call to action to commit to smart saving habits, reduce debt, and build a financially secure future.
- Save automatically | Monday
- Save for the unexpected | Tuesday
Build Your Emergency Fund (banzai.org)
- Saving for major milestones | Wednesday
Saving With A Purpose (banzai.org)
- Paying down debt is saving | Thursday
How To Manage Your Debt: Strategies & Tools (banzai.org)
- Saving at any age | Friday
Start your savings today
Oregon State Credit Union is proud to offer multiple savings options. We make it fun and easy to open an account in a branch or online.
The basics
- Basic Savings accounts earn interest and can be used as overdraft protection.
- Youth savings
- Scottie Savers accounts for kids 12 and younger. Teach the benefits of saving.
- Teen accounts for teens 13-18: Includes a checking account and scholarship opportunity.
Higher interest
- Certificate savings accounts help you grow savings fast with a set interest rate for a fixed time period.
- Money Market savings earn more interest than Basic Savings but you still access your funds.
- Investor’s Money Market saving: ideal for higher-balance saving while having access to your money.
Special goals
First-time Homebuyer Savings account: Help make homeownership more affordable with this saving account offering state tax deduction for qualified savers.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Build savings, pay for medical expenses, gain tax-deductible advantages.
