VyStar Savings Challenge Spotlights

Real people, real savings. Follow along with individuals who have different goals, challenges and dreams as they improve their financial knowledge and work to save at least $1,000 as part of the VyStar Savings Challenge.

VyStar 2025 Savings Challenge Impact

31,730
Participants
21 Percent
Members Saved Over $1000
66 Percent
Participants Increased Their Financial Health Score
$5,170,466
Total Saved During the Challenge

Featured Stories

Smart Money Moves: Balancing Business and Personal Savings as an Entrepreneur

Meet Jessie Drew Hawkins, a social media strategist who is working to strengthen her finances and take her small business to the next level.

Daily Bread: Creating a Budget and Savings Plan to Afford that Dream Trip

Meet May Johnson, a retired Jacksonville resident who is hoping to improve her budgeting skills so she can finally visit Jerusalem.

Rock Your Savings: How to Create Your Personalized Playlist and Save Money

Meet Toni Foxx, a Jacksonville radio DJ looking for help to make her money management skills become even stronger.

Build Your Financial Future: Creating a Blueprint for Success

Meet Chiyone Simmons, a student who is improving his budgeting skills so he can pursue his dreams of becoming an architect in Atlanta.

New Horizons: Going from the Military to Civilian Life

Meet Craig and Vitoria Vaculin, who are trying to determine if their family is financially ready for Craig to retire after a 24-year Navy career.

In Permanent Ink: How to Build Generational Wealth for Your Family

Meet Luz Blando, a single mom and local business owner who is learning how to build long-term financial success for herself and her son.

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