The modern concept of the “piggy bank”, first popularised in the United ... It remains a mystery how grunty little piggies became associated with small, personalised coin receptacles.

In today's fast-paced financial world, the concept of saving money in a piggy bank might appear antiquated. Yet, there are circumstances where this traditional method can be surprisingly effective.

Chances are you had a piggy bank as a kid. You know, the kind with a coin slot on top and a cork on the bottom. Or maybe it was a plastic machine that sucked up dollar bills, ATM-style. Either way ...

Lady who saved in piggy bank laments Meanwhile ... only to be left with a small fraction of her anticipated fortune.