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Smart Savings.
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Learn the skills to save smartly and invest in a brighter tomorrow.
Start your journey to financial independence with Sneaky Saves.

Empowering Young Adults to Save Wisely

Welcome to Sneaky Saves! Founded by Armaan Acharya, a student at Trinity NYC who loves finance, water polo, and sneakers, Sneaky Saves is a 501c3 Non Profit dedicated to helping underprivileged high school students build a foundation for long-term wealth. Through engaging and relatable tips, Armaan shares his personal stories to make financial literacy accessible to all.
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Sneaky Saves is a Non-Profit that educates students about financial literacy

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Jun 5

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While visiting North Bergen High School, I got to speak with Mr. Ventura about why financial literacy matters for students. Students are expected to understand saving, investing, credit, and real-world money decisions before most of them are ever taught how money works. That’s exactly why Sneaky Saves exists. Thank you to Mr. Ventura and North Bergen High School for the conversation. #SneakySaves #FinancialLiteracy #TeenFinance #FinancialEducation #MoneySkills StudentFounder HighSchoolStudents NorthBergenHighSchool TeacherInterview PersonalFinance SavingMoney InvestingBasics CreditEducation YouthFinance

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May 20

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Students are expected to handle money without ever being taught how it works. That’s why Sneaky Saves visited North Bergen High School today. We presented to 4 classes about saving, investing, credit, and making smarter money decisions before the real world hits. One school at a time. #SneakySaves #FinancialLiteracy #TeenFinance #StudentFounder #MoneyTips PersonalFinance HighSchoolStudents FinancialEducation SavingMoney InvestingBasics CreditEducation YouthFinance NorthBergenHighSchool

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In today’s video, Arman talks about the credit card tips you should be knowing in order to increase your credit score as quickly as possible! #sneakysaves #financialliteracy #moneytips #teenfinance #wealthbuilding

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Most people aren’t taught how to use a credit card — they just learn the hard way. If you follow these 3 rules, you’ll avoid the mistakes that hurt most people and build your credit the right way. Simple habits. Long-term impact. Follow @sneaky.saves to stay ahead. #SneakySaves #CreditCards101 #BuildCredit #TeenFinance #FinancialLiteracy MoneyHabits PersonalFinance GenZMoney SmartMoney

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SNEAKY SAVER TIPS

Embarking on a journey to financial freedom is easier with the right support. Sneaky Saves provides a clear and concise roadmap to help you develop smart saving habits. Below, discover a few of our essential tips, enriched with personal stories from our founder, to guide you every step of the way.
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Find a Way to Make Money

Start by finding ways to earn money, whether through part-time jobs, freelancing, or small side gigs. The first step towards financial independence is having a steady income.
2

Cut the Check for Yourself

Set aside a portion of your income every month. Whether it’s 20% or 50%, paying yourself first ensures you build a habit of saving consistently.
3

Stash the Cash

Deposit your savings into a bank account to avoid the temptation of spending. Keeping your money out of reach helps in maintaining your savings.
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Support Our Mission to Educate and Empower

Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of high school students from underprivileged backgrounds across the country. By donating to Sneaky Saves, you help Armaan travel to schools and share his valuable financial knowledge, equipping students with the tools they need for a successful financial future. So far, you’ve seen just 3 of the 10 Sneaky Saver Tips that Armaan has for high schoolers. To learn the remaining tips and bring this crucial education to your school, please donate or contact Armaan to schedule a visit. Join us in our mission to create a generation of financially savvy young adults. Every donation counts and directly impacts our ability to reach more students.

"This was such a great session and got us all to really think about savings. I was reminded about the tips I received when I was just learning about finance - and I was in my 30s already! This was so good for our class."
- Mary
Class Facilitator
"I think tip #2 was the most important tip and takeaway for me - that's a game changer for how I think about savings."
- Intern
Johnson & Johnson
“I wish that I had Armaan as a student in my job skills class. He is welcome to facilitate presentations on financial literacy in my classes at his convenience, given his insight, creativity, and ability to make financial literacy relevant. Armaan is a very mature, shrewd, and professional young man. He is truly ahead of his time! I would recommend his work to anyone of any age! I love this guy!”
- Harvey Mills
Teacher at Woodbury Junior-Senior High School, JAG Specialist
“Sneaky Saves makes financial literacy interesting and relevant, not only for teens, but for people of all ages and stages who want a trusted, friendly source for reliable and practical information. Armaan genuinely loves talking about and teaching finance in ways that make it make sense, no matter what age or stage. Armaan’s leadership and mission to spread financial literacy are empowering young people to make important decisions that will help them lead confident, independent lives.”
- Sheila Avari
Chief ProvacuateuHR, Fusion Consulting Group

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Any high school and individual in high school who would like to encourage healthy spending and saving habits can benefit from Sneaky Saves.

  • You can support Sneaky Saves by donating through our website. We offer various donation tiers, each with a specific impact:
  • A $50 donation helps us produce one piece of online content.
  • A $100 donation helps us share our tips at one school. Additionally, you can spread the word about us and our mission so we can achieve our mission!

As a newly established organization, we are in the process of building our portfolio of success stories and testimonials. We will soon feature testimonials from users who have benefited from our services on our website and social media channels. Stay tuned for updates and inspiring stories of how Sneaky Saves is making a difference in people’s financial lives.

I would love to share my Sneaky Saves with your school. My presentation is just under an hour, and includes some time for Q&A. Click here and drop me a note. I’ll respond within 48 hours and we can have a discussion about what you’d need. I’m looking forward to sharing more with your school!