SFCU’s 2026 Growing Green Savings Challenge!

The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals that matter, whether it’s restructuring your budget, lowering your spending, or finally building that emergency fund. If saving money is on your resolution list, we’ve got a simple, stress-free way to make it happen: the Growing Green 2026 Savings Challenge!

How it Works

Begin with $1 in Week 1, then add an additional dollar to your deposit amount each week of the year. By the end of the year, you’ll have saved $1,378 without feeling the pinch. You can keep it simple by opening a club account for your challenge deposits or use the envelope method if you prefer cash. Whatever approach works for you, stick with it and watch your savings grow!

Why It Works

Big changes start with small steps. This challenge builds momentum gradually, turning saving into a habit instead of a chore. By starting small, you’ll feel successful right away and that motivation will carry you through the year.

Tie It to Your Resolutions!

Most resolutions fade by February because they’re too big, too vague, or too hard to measure. GreenPath experts recommend making goals specific, measurable, and achievable; and that’s exactly what this challenge does!

• Specific: Set a certain spend to save each week for the whole year.
• Measurable: Track progress with your Growing Green Tracker.
• Achievable: Start small and build momentum.

Saving money supports other goals too, less stress, more freedom, and the ability to fund what matters most.

Ready to Start? Grab your Growing Green Tracker from any branch (or print your own below!), make your first $1 deposit, and fill in your first leaf. Follow along on social for weekly tips and creative ideas to keep you motivated. Share your progress with #SFCUSavingsChallenge.

➡️Learn more about how to make impactful New Year’s resolutions

Information from this article is shared by our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a trusted national non-profit.