Republic of Saving

Saving money towards a major goal is a little like climbing these snowy peaks. Sometimes it’s a challenge, but the rewards — like the fabulous view from the top — make it well worth it. Armed with our camping gear and our wallets, let’s start climbing!

Saving Trail

Orange Soda Trailhead: When you’re saving your money for a brand new snowboard, you have to be prepared.

Inflation Summit: From the highest point in the Republic of Saving, you’ll see what inflation is, and why it happens.

Banking Mountain

Piggy Bank: See why banks — and not pigs — are the best place to save your money.

Interest Glacier: Take a glimpse at glaciers that move mountains — and interest that increases savings.

Interest Lookout: At this lookout, we’ll get a bird’s eye view of how interest works.

Savings Peak

Tangerine Bank: Let Jeannie teach you a thing or two about choosing the right bank.

Saving Rocks: See why saving rocks — and why savings accounts are good for your money.

Long-term Range: Send your money away to grow, and you’ll hardly recognize it when it comes back!

Checking Chasm: Check out this chasm for checks, and balances that don’t grow.

Debit Den: Take a look in this den and see how you can find cash in the strangest places.