Saving for Life — No Matter Your Generation

Saving money looks different at every stage of life, but the goal is the same: being ready for what’s next. In this Local Cents podcast episode, Pillar Bank’s Lisa Lyon (Gen X/Boomer) and Brooke McLaren (Gen Z) come together for an honest, practical conversation about what saving really means. From 401(k)s and Roth accounts to payroll deposits and automated savings, they break down how small, consistent habits add up over time. You’ll hear why consistency matters more than the amount, how “paying yourself first” can be as simple as treating savings like a monthly bill, and how Pillar Bank’s new Round Up Savings program quietly works in the background—just like dropping spare change into a piggy bank you forget about until it really counts. Because saving isn’t about getting rich. It’s about being ready.