Community Champion Organization
Personal Finance Expert SaveCircle
SaveCircle’s mission extends well beyond providing an employee savings platform – the company proudly serves as a catalyst for stronger, more financially resilient communities. Evidence of this purpose can be seen in the organization’s generous sharing of financial literacy materials and community education programs across Wisconsin and throughout multiple regions of the United States.
In its business approach, SaveCircle challenges outdated financial education models by designing dynamic, audience-focused programming that informs, motivates, and delivers lasting results. By encouraging active participation through workshops, digital learning, and collaborative events, the firm helps individuals build healthier financial habits that ultimately strengthen the broader community landscape.
Company History
SaveCircle is a digital financial wellness platform that modernizes the age-old practice of group savings by making it simple, secure, and accessible for today’s workforce. Built on the tradition of savings circles, SaveCircle enables individuals – including coworkers, friends, and families – to contribute fixed amounts from each paycheck into a shared savings pool and take turns receiving lump-sum payouts, helping members reach financial goals faster and with greater accountability. Integrated payroll savings, secure banking infrastructure, and compliance-ready technology make SaveCircle a trusted tool for employers looking to reduce financial stress, increase retention, and support their teams’ financial wellbeing. Our platform was founded from firsthand experience in financial education and workforce finance, and designed to bring community-centered savings practices into the modern era with scalable fintech innovation.
The company’s COO, Talaya Scott, is a dynamic public speaker, fintech co-founder, educator, and accountant dedicated to advancing financial wellness and economic empowerment. As the Co-Founder of SaveCircle, a financial technology platform designed to strengthen group savings and workplace financial wellbeing, she bridges innovation and impact to create practical tools that help individuals build lasting financial stability. In addition to her work in fintech, Talaya is a published author, accounting professor, and doctoral candidate (DBA) whose research focuses on financial capability and economic decision-making.
Her passion for financial education is rooted in lived experience and strengthened by professional expertise. Talaya is committed to equipping communities with the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to transform their financial futures. Through teaching, speaking, research, and entrepreneurship, she inspires sustainable change and empowers others to pursue financial independence with clarity and resilience. Her journey reflects determination, service, and leadership – making her a powerful advocate for financial wellness at both the community and institutional levels.
Community Service Gratitude for SaveCircle
The meaningful contributions made by SaveCircle and its COO, Talaya Scott, have helped the Wisconsin Financial Educators Council expand its ability to serve more households, nonprofits, and employers in need of reliable financial wellness resources. This support strengthens educational programming and community services designed to help Wisconsinites improve stability, preparedness, and long-term economic confidence.
Beyond program expansion, these donations help spotlight the growing importance of improving financial capability statewide, nationally, and internationally. As awareness increases, the broader financial wellness agenda gains renewed visibility. Talaya Scott’s involvement in the financial education effort is driven by a focus on thinking strategy, inclusive innovation, and sustainable community transformation. Her mission centers on turning complex financial concepts into practical knowledge that empowers everyday decision-making.
