// SAVING MONEY AND MAKING IT GROW

You work hard for your money, so why shouldn't it do the same for you? By investing your savings, you can put your money to work, growing your account balance while you go about your everyday activities. The interest you earn can go towards getting the things you really want, like a car, a place of your own or a sick spring break.

The best time to start saving? Right now! Time is on your side. Use your youth to your advantage with the power of compounding.

How do you get started? Try to put some cash aside in your savings or investment account every month, even if it's only a small amount. Before you know it, you'll be earning interest, and then your interest will earn interest and your entire balance will grow! You can get started with as little as $25 a month — you might be surprised at all the places you can find money.

Whatever your saving style, the most important thing is to begin now. Even a small amount of money saved can take you a long way.