360 Achiements Stored in saves?

[joker_927]

Are achievements stored in a games save-file or in some "achievement storage"?

I ask because on games like assassin's creed (that only allow one save) if I want to play the game again (thus overwriting my old save) will it erase my achievements?

*Please don't suggest creating a different profile.*

[joker_927]

Answered found in a gamespot forum:

GameSpot Forums - Assassin's Creed - Starting over