Marquette Bank is observing America Saves Week, a national campaign to promote savings, by launching its “Chicago Saves with Marquette Bank” promotion starting on Feb. 25, 2013 through March 2, 2013. In addition to special saving incentives during the week, Marquette Bank is also offering customers tips to encourage saving during this time Marquette Bank offers the following financial tips to help neighbors:

1. Plan to be Financially Successful
• Know where your money is going
• Save for specific needs
• Write down immediate, short-term, intermediate and long-term goals

2. Start Saving Now to be Prepared

• Save lump sum payments/windfalls like tax refunds, gifts or inheritances
• Be prepared for the unexpected such as sudden illness, theft, natural disasters or the loss of your job
• Have adequate health, car, home and life insurance

3. Improve Your Credit Score

• Your credit score is a number that indicates if you have good or bad credit history
• Improve your credit score by paying your bills on time
• Don’t apply for credit (cards) frequently and try to pay off your balance every month if

possible

For more information on Chicago Saves promotion, visit www.emarquettebank.com; and for more information on how to save, visit www.americasaves.org.