Our community requested a shorter challenge 🐎
Brilliant is back with a savings challenge now of only 4 weeks.
How it works
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Set Your Savings Goal
Different savings goal options cater to different budgets and timelines.
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Select Automatic Payments
Saving becomes effortless and convenient.
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Weekly Community Insights
Provides an engaging environment that helps you stay committed to your savings goals.
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Use Your Savings (yay!)
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How much do you want to save?
I WANT TOSAVE $500 |
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I WANT TOSAVE $750 |
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I WANT TOSAVE $1,000 |
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Shine bright, together
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People are 65% more likely to meet a goal* after committing to another person.
*According to a study by the American Society of Training and Development.
What is your savings goal?
I want to
save $250
4 Weekly Payments of $62.50
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One-Time $5 Fee
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First Payment is May 10
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Last Payment is May 31
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Disbursement is June 7
I want to
save $500
4 Weekly Payments of $125
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One-Time $5 Fee
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First Payment is May 10
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Last Payment is May 31
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Disbursement is June 7
I want to
save $1000
4 Weekly Payments of $250
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One-Time $5 Fee
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First Payment is May 10
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Last Payment is May 31
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Disbursement is June 7
🗓️ Application deadline is Friday, May 5th, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can't make a payment?
The purpose of the Brilliant: 2023 Savings Challenge is to support you in your financial goals. If you can't make a full payment for this challenge, no worries. All disbursements will be made on Wednesday, June 7. On that day, we will pay out, or disburse, only what you have paid for your savings goal.
Can I pay more than my weekly savings?
We love your initiative! Of course. You can make payments in excess of your weekly payment if you want to save more. Your total payments will be disbursed on Wednesday, June 7.
Can I participate in both challenges?
No, you can only participate in one - either the 8-week or the 4-week challenge.
Do I need a co-borrower?
No. If you are an existing JUST client you know that our loans are based on an important co-borrower relationship. However, this savings challenge will be offered to individuals in order to offer the opportunity to as many people as possible. We will save together as a community and encourage each other to reach our savings goals.
How can I participate?
New clients
Thank you for your interest in joining our community! To participate you only need to join through this form, in which you will receive a JUST ID number and password to enter our portal and fill out the Brilliant: 2023 Savings Challenge form. As part of the process we ask for your ID and proof of address in order to disburse your savings to your bank account or prepaid card.
Existing Customers
The process of the Savings Challenge is inside your JUST portal. Follow the "Great Savings Challenge" button where you will find the options menu to get started.
What are the eligibility requirements to participate?
New clients
The only requirement to participate in the JUST Great Savings Challenge is to complete our application which includes uploading your photo ID, proof of address and a short survey. This information is required in order to disburse your savings to a bank account or prepaid card.
Existing Customers
The only requirement to participate in the JUST Great Savings Challenge is that your JUST loans need to be up-to-date.
How and when will I receive the disbursement of savings?
Disbursements for both challenges (4 weeks and 8 weeks) will be paid out on Wednesday, June 7, one week after the last payment.
Savings will be disbursed via bank transfer (ACH) or prepaid card. We offer a physical or virtual prepaid card option. Physical cards take 7 to 10 business days to receive by mail at your address. Virtual cards are available the same day of disbursement and funds can be transferred to a bank account in your name or used to make virtual payments.
What if I don't have a bank account?
Making Payments
Payments are made through the Pay Near Me service, which accepts cash payments within 7-11 chains and other branches. There is a charge to make cash payments.
Receiving Savings
We offer the physical or virtual prepaid card service. Physical cards take 7 to 10 business days to receive by mail at your address. Virtual cards are available the same day of disbursement and funds can be transferred to a bank account in your name or used to make virtual payments.
How do I make payments?
Payments are made through the Pay Near Me service, which accepts account-to-account (ACH), debit card, and cash payments. Depending on the method of payment, there are additional charges.
Can I report my payments to the credit bureau (like the other JUST loans)?
No, the Savings Challenge product is not available to report to credit bureaus. Credit bureaus need a minimum of 3 months of payments to count towards your credit score. The duration of the JUST Great Savings Challenge is only 8 or 4 weeks and does not meet the minimum criteria.
Register, attend the celebration and participate in raffles 🎉
Join the challenge, attend the Brillante Celebration on June 1st in Austin, and you and your group will participate in raffles.
What past participants say 📣
"I learned the importance of creating a savings plan and being disciplined with expenses..."
"It's very important to make a habit of saving because always having an extra for emergencies is essential."
"That if I set my mind to saving, I can do it."
"I found that saving effectively is better as a group effort ..."
"I learned that saving money is achievable by reducing unnecessary expenses..."
Application deadline is Friday, May 5th, 2023
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About JUST
JUST is a non-profit financial platform working to close the racial wealth gap by investing in ambitious Texas women.