Like most Americans, you'll probably need to work to earn your
money. Perhaps you're working now—babysitting, mowing lawns,
cleaning out the garage, doing extra household chores—to earn
extra spending money. If so, you know what hard work is. What if
you save $1 a day in a jar for 10 years? Make your money do the
work! How would you like to make your money work for you? You
can—by saving at the credit union. Deposits in your savings
account earn interest (what your credit union might call a
dividend). The more you save and the longer you save, the harder
your money works for you. Can you save $1 a day? If you save a
dollar a day for 10 years in a jar in your room, how much would
you have at the end of 10 years? Roll your mouse over the
magician's hat on the right to reveal the answer. What if you
invest $1 a day in your credit union for 10 years? Saving
money—that is, just not spending it—really adds up. Now, how
about you collect your spare change every day in a box or
jar?Then, take $7 out once a week and i