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src="/media/fnijd1ku/heart-pulse.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Emergency fund</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Nearly a quarter of savers who take the America Saves pledge chose “emergency savings” as their first wealth-building goal. And they have the right idea.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=emergency-fund" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful emergency savings links:</p> <a href="/resource-center/insights/4-steps-to-spending-your-stimulus-check-wisely-when-you-don-t-have-an-emergency-fund/">4 Steps to Spending Your Stimulus Check Wisely When You Don't Have An Emergency Fund</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/38-reasons-you-need-at-least-a-500-emergency-fund/">38 Reasons You Need At Least a $500 Emergency Fund</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/how-to-start-your-savings-journey/">How to Start Your Savings Journey</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/what-s-the-easiest-way-to-save-automatically/">What's The Easiest Way To Save? Automatically</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="large-purchase" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/mlidbh4y/shopping-bag.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Large Purchase</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Think and acting like a saver not only means knowing what you’re saving for and how much it costs, but having a plan for building that savings.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=large-purchase" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful Large Purchase Savings Tips:</p> <a href="/resource-center/insights/5-holiday-mistakes-that-could-cost-you/">5 Holiday Mistakes That Could Cost You</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/how-to-save-during-the-holidays/">How to Save During the Holidays</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/the-s-m-a-r-t-way-to-save-for-large-purchases/">The S.M.A.R.T. Way to Save for Large Purchases</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/what-s-the-easiest-way-to-save-automatically/">What's The Easiest Way To Save? Automatically</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="car" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/doffxcve/roadster.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Car</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Being able to travel by car can help people earn more, spend less, and get better value in their housing. Cars, however, are relatively expensive to purchase and maintain. American households spend, on average, more than $8,000 dollars on car purchases and maintenance each year.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=car" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Additional links for savers like you:</p> <a href="/for-savers/receive-texts/">Sign up for text reminders and savings tips</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/save-on-interest-with-this-debt-repayment-strategy/">Save On Interest With This Debt Repayment Strategy</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/54-ways-to-save-money/">54 Ways to Save Money</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="vacation" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/wu3fe4tf/suitcase.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Vacation</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Vacation anyone? You might be gearing up for your next trip soon. Luckily, you don’t have to be rolling in dough to travel!</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=vacation" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Check out these resources to help save for your next vacation:</p> <a href="/resource-center/insights/how-to-save-money-on-your-next-vacation/">How to Save Money on Your Next Vacation</a> <a href="/resource-center/saver-tips-and-stories/a-think-like-a-saver-attitude/">A Think Like A Saver Attitude</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/save-big-on-your-next-vacation-with-technology-pre-planning/">Save Big on Your Next Vacation with Technology & Pre-Planning</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/what-s-the-easiest-way-to-save-automatically/">What's The Easiest Way To Save? Automatically</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="retirement" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/5clcbsad/calendar-todo.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Retirement</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Retirement savings is a top priority for many Savers. Saving now for retirement will ensure that you have enough money to enjoy a comfortable standard of living when you stop or reduce the amount of hours you work.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=retirement-or-long-term-investment" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="debt-repayment" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/oaieagfx/bank-card.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Debt Repayment</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Getting out of debt is the #3 goal Savers select when they pledge to save. With planning, discipline, patience, and maybe some outside help, almost anyone can reduce their debts and start to accumulate wealth.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=debt-repayment" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful Debt Repayment Links:</p> <a href="/resource-center/insights/4-key-mindset-changes-to-make-when-paying-off-debt/">4 Key Mindset Changes To Make When Paying Off Debt</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/paying-down-debt-is-saving/">Paying Down Debt IS Saving</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/save-on-interest-with-this-debt-repayment-strategy/">Save On Interest With This Debt Repayment Strategy</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="education" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/tq2ded32/book.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Education</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Saving for education is the second most popular goal (after saving for emergencies) savers select when they pledge to save with America Saves.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=education" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful Education Savings Links:</p> <a href="http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships" target="_blank">Learn more about grants and scholarships</a> <a href="http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/work-study" target="_blank">Learn more about Federal Work-Study</a> <a href="http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/intro529.htm" target="_blank">Learn more about 529 plan fees and how they impact financial aid eligibility</a> <a href="http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/planning/plan_education.htm" target="_blank">Learn more about savings bonds</a> <a href="https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/federal-vs-private" target="_blank">Learn more about federal student loans</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/9-ways-to-save-for-your-child-s-education/">8 Ways to Save for Your Child’s Education</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="homeownership" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/al2ayxds/home.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Homeownership</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Develop a savings plan to build up money for a down payment at purchase, for moving expenses, and for post-purchase emergency expenditures such as needed home repairs.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=homeownership" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful links for future homeowners:</p> <a href="/resource-center/insights/the-unexpected-costs-of-buying-a-home/">The Unexpected Costs Of Buying A Home</a> <a href="http://www.freddiemac.com/homeownership/mortgage_process/" target="_blank">Visit Freddie Mac for information about home buying and the mortgage process</a> <a href="http://knowyouroptions.com/buy/overview" target="_blank">For more information about home buying and the mortgage process visit Fannie Mae</a> <a href="http://www.bankrate.com/mortgage.aspx" target="_blank">Check out Current Mortgage Rates</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="disability-related-expenses" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/plylzax4/user-heart.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Disability-related expenses</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Oftentimes, individuals with disabilities may not be familiar with savings options that are available to them or they may be afraid to save money due to the fear of jeopardizing public benefits.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=disability-related-expenses" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful Savings Links:</p> <a href="/resource-center/insights/saving-is-an-option-for-individuals-with-disabilities/">Saving is an option for individuals with disabilities</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/able-accounts-a-protected-savings-option-for-persons-with-disabilities/">ABLE Accounts – A Protected Savings Option for Persons with Disabilities</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/54-ways-to-save-money/">54 Ways to Save Money</a> <a href="/for-savers/receive-texts/">Sign up for helpful text reminders and savings tips</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="investment-savings" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/20sfqhrj/line-chart.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Investment Savings</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>More and more people who take the America Saves pledge are choosing investment savings as their goal. Making investments can build wealth over time more reliably than using a savings account, but it also involves risk. So, it’s important to educate yourself.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=investment-savings" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful Investment Savings Resources:</p> <a href="http://www.bbbmoneynow.org/?lid=1&page=investments" target="_blank">Check out the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) time-tested rules</a> <a href="https://investor.gov/investing-basics/guiding-principles" target="_blank">Check out the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) guiding principles</a> <a href="https://investor.gov/research-before-you-invest/research/understanding-fees" target="_blank">Learn more about investment fees from the SEC</a> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane " id="general-savings" role="tabpanel"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle bg-primary text-white"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/p0om3jhi/hand-coin.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>General Savings</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>It can be hard to put aside money for savings. But there is an easy way to save money without ever missing it. Make your savings automatic. You can start small and save $20 a week or month or you can try and save more.</p> </div> <a href="/what-to-save-for/?goal=general-savings" class="learn-more"> Learn more <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </a> <div class="dropdown-content__links"> <p class="h5">Helpful General Savings Resources:</p> <a href="/resource-center/insights/54-ways-to-save-money/">54 Ways to Save Money</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/what-s-the-easiest-way-to-save-automatically/">What's The Easiest Way To Save? Automatically</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/how-to-start-your-savings-journey/">How to Start Your Savings Journey</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/38-reasons-you-need-at-least-a-500-emergency-fund/">38 Reasons You Need At Least a $500 Emergency Fund</a> <a href="/resource-center/insights/5-ways-to-teach-kids-how-to-save-at-home/">5 Ways To Teach Kids How To Save At Home</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dropdown-content--fixed"> <div class="fixed-content bg-color-light-1"> <div class="dropdown-content__title"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-xs rounded-circle border-danger text-danger"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="/media/pomae3we/hand-coin-fill.svg" alt=""> </span> <h5>Take the America Saves Pledge</h5> </div> <div class="widget_text"> <p>Savers who make a plan are twice as likely to save successfully.</p> </div> <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger " data-toggle="modal" data-pledge-target="b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3"> Take the Pledge <svg class="svg-icon hover-slideRight ml-2 mr-n1"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-circle-right"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="modal modal-pledge modal-fullsize" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" id="pm_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3"> <div class="modal-dialog" role="document"> <div class="modal-content"> <button type="button" class="close modal-btn-dismiss" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> <svg class="svg-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="#close-modal"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="widget_dashboard widget_dashboard-pledge"> <div class="widget_dashboard__sidebar bg-secondary with-pattern-figures" id="psb_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3"> <div class="widget_dashboard__sidebar-header"> <div class="container"> <a class="brand-logo" href="/" aria-label="America Saves"> <img src="/media/cydfwlsq/logo-as.png" alt="America Saves" class="brand-logo__img"/> </a> </div> </div> <div class="widget_dashboard__sidebar-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="widget_heading wow fadeInDownSmall"> <h3 class="widget_heading__title">Take the America saves pledge</h3> <div class="widget_heading__text widget_text"> <p>Make a pledge to yourself and create a simple savings plan that works. Complete the Pledge and America Saves will send you short email and text reminders, resources and tips to keep you on track towards your savings goal. Become part of an entire community of savers. Get started now!</p> </div> <div class="btn-row"> <a href="#" class="btn btn-primary" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#phm_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3">Why am I taking this pledge?</a> </div> </div> <div class="widget_text wow fadeInDownSmall"> <h5>creative ways to fund your savings</h5> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/resource-center/insights/how-to-start-your-savings-journey/">How to Start Your Savings Journey</a></li> <li><a href="/resource-center/insights/creating-a-budget-for-your-family/">Creating a budget for your family</a></li> <li><a href="/resource-center/insights/paying-down-debt-is-saving/">Paying Down Debt IS Saving</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget_dashboard__sidebar-footer"> <div class="container"> <button type="button" class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" data-type="start"> Start now </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget_dashboard__body bg-light"> <div class="widget_dashboard__body-content"> <div class="widget_form 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data-text="4"> <svg class="svg-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="#check-fill"></use> </svg> </span> <span>Keep in touch</span> </button> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="widget_tabs-content"> <div class="contour"> <form autocomplete="off" action="/umbraco/surface/pledgeForm/submit"> <div class="counturPage"> <h2 class="contourPageName"></h2> <div class="contourBody"> <h3> <button type="button" aria-label="step 1 Take the pledge" class="contourFieldSetToggle btn btn-secondary btn-lg btn-block collapsed" data-text="Take the pledge" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#ps_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3_1" data-step="1"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-step icon-wrapper-step--primary " aria-hidden="true" data-text="1"> <svg class="svg-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="#check-fill"></use> </svg> </span> <span>Take the pledge</span> </button> </h3> <div class="contourFieldSetCollapse collapse" data-step="1" 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</div> <div class="col-auto"> <div class="contourField"> <div class="fieldText"> pledge to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. 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<span class="radiobutton"> <input type="radio" name="goal" id="goal_cfa4ce7b0aa64eff9f0ccc111927e701_9" data-goal-url="general-savings" value="General Savings" > <label for="goal_cfa4ce7b0aa64eff9f0ccc111927e701_9"> <img class="svg-icon inject-svg" src="https://americasaves.org/media/p0om3jhi/hand-coin.svg" alt=""> <span class="text-heading">General Savings</span> <p class="tip-text hidden"></p> <ul class="tip-links hidden"> </ul> </label> </span> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </div> <h3> <button type="button" aria-label="step 3 Make a plan" class="contourFieldSetToggle btn btn-secondary btn-lg btn-block collapsed" data-text="Make a plan" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#ps_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3_3" data-step="3"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-step icon-wrapper-step--primary " aria-hidden="true" data-text="3"> <svg class="svg-icon" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"> <use xlink:href="#check-fill"></use> </svg> </span> <span>Make a plan</span> 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Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP to 70878 for info. Text STOP to 70878 to opt-out. No purchase necessary. See our <a href="/learn-more-about-us/privacy-policy">privacy policy</a> for more details. Message frequency varies.</p> </span> </label> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="fieldInfo"> <p>By submitting the pledge form you agree to share this information with America Saves. All personal information will be treated confidentially. Please refer to our <a href="/learn-more-about-us/privacy-policy" data-anchor="#">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="/terms-and-conditions/">Terms and Conditions</a> for more information.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </div> </div> <div class="contourNavigation row justify-content-between"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-auto d-none d-sm-block text-left"> <input type="button" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-block-ndesktop btn-lg" value="Back" data-type="prev"> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-sm-auto text-right"> <input type="button" class="btn btn-primary btn-block-ndesktop btn-lg" value="Next" data-type="next"> <input type="submit" class="btn btn-info btn-block-ndesktop btn-lg" value="Submit"> </div> </div> </div> <input class="form-control" type="hidden" name="pledgeId" value="18"> <input class="form-control" type="hidden" name="pledgeLanguage"> <input class="form-control" type="hidden" name="rootId" value="1065"> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget_dashboard__body-footer"> <div class="row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-end"> <div class="col-auto modal-link" id="ml_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3"> <a href="#" class="text-reset d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-end" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#phm_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3"> <svg class="svg-icon icon-md mr-1 text-gray-light" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="#question-circle"></use> </svg> Why am I taking this pledge? </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-pledge-help" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-label="Why take the pledge?" id="phm_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered" role="document"> <div class="modal-content"> <button type="button" class="close modal-btn-dismiss" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> <svg class="svg-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="#close-modal"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="widget_text widget_text--xs text-center text-gray"> <section class="grid-row"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="container"> <p>Those with a savings plan are twice as likely to save successfully. Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-confirm modal-confirm-success" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-label="Congrats on completing the pledge!" id="psm_b317c96b086b4eb18073669e15e135b3"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered" role="document"> <div class="modal-content"> <button type="button" class="close modal-btn-dismiss" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> <svg class="svg-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="#close-modal"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="widget_heading text-center"> <div class="widget_heading__icon"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-lg bg-danger text-light rounded-circle"> <svg class="svg-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="#check-double"></use> </svg> </span> <img src="https://americasaves.org/media/cydfwlsq/logo-as.png" class="logo" style="display: none" /> </div> <h3 class="widget_heading__title">Congrats on completing the pledge!</h3> <div class="widget_heading__text widget_text"> <div class="msg-template hidden">We are so glad you have started your savings journey and America Saves will be right beside you the whole way! You will soon receive an email from the America Saves team to help encourage you. 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Taking the America Saves Pledge is a pledge to yourself to start a savings journey and America Saves is here to encourage you along the way. Take the first step toward creating a better financial future. Make a plan, set a goal, and pledge to yourself to start saving, today.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-confirm modal-confirm-success" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-label="Congrats on completing the pledge!" id="psm_f6c8bbdb81e14b03989e05e3ee463dbe"> <div class="modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered" role="document"> <div class="modal-content"> <button type="button" class="close modal-btn-dismiss" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> <svg class="svg-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="#close-modal"></use> </svg> </button> <div class="modal-body"> <div class="widget_heading text-center"> <div class="widget_heading__icon"> <span class="icon-wrapper icon-wrapper-lg bg-danger text-light rounded-circle"> <svg class="svg-icon" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"> <use xlink:href="#check-double"></use> </svg> </span> <img src="https://americasaves.org/media/cydfwlsq/logo-as.png" class="logo" style="display: none" /> </div> <h3 class="widget_heading__title">Congrats on completing the pledge!</h3> <div class="widget_heading__text widget_text"> <div class="msg-template hidden">We are so glad you have started your savings journey and America Saves will be right beside you the whole way! 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Get started now!</p> </div> <div class="btn-row"> <a href="#" class="btn btn-primary" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#phm_5905d509f307420cb2377cce6627e3ee">Why am I taking this pledge?</a> </div> </div> <div class="widget_text wow fadeInDownSmall"> <h5>creative ways to fund your savings</h5> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/resource-center/insights/how-to-start-your-savings-journey/">How to Start Your Savings Journey</a></li> <li><a href="/resource-center/insights/creating-a-budget-for-your-family/">Creating a budget for your family</a></li> <li><a href="/resource-center/insights/paying-down-debt-is-saving/">Paying Down Debt IS Saving</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget_dashboard__sidebar-footer"> <div class="container"> <button type="button" class="btn btn-lg btn-primary btn-block" data-type="start"> Start now </button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="widget_dashboard__body bg-light"> <div class="widget_dashboard__body-content"> <div class="widget_form 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