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.

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

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 ...