http://biz.yahoo.com/special/save05_article2.html
We are a nation of “Spenders”. This is a great article that talks about our nation and how we are the richest on the planet and have the highest GDP, but yet rank WAAAAAAY last in savings
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/05/06/global_savings/content.htm
This is the map that shows what the countries contribution to the global net savings/debt is. Notice the U.S. is at ($724) billion. No one else even comes close.
http://biz.yahoo.com/special/save05_article1.html
Good article that gives tips on saving and how to change your habits to develop a saving mindset. One of the takeaways for me was to keep watching where your money is going. With all the forces out there clammoring for your money, it’s critical to keep track of what you are doing with it.