Money Management
Updating Contact Information
At the risk of stating the obvious, you should do your best to update your information whenever your information changes. Updating your contact information for your frequently used services helps ensure you don’t miss important payments, bills, notices, or reminders that directly impact your day-to-day life. Examples of when to update your contacts include when Read more Updating Contact Information
Home Maintenance and Repair
Owning a home is a source of pride for many – and it should be, given how much work goes into preparing for homeownership in the first place. But whether you’ve just moved in or have called your house a “home” for years, the work never ends. That’s why we’ve put together this overview of Read more Home Maintenance and Repair
Family-Friendly Money Tools
What do you remember learning about money as a child? If you’re like most Americans polled earlier this year, you believe that financial conversations should start at home. However, polling also shows that it’s just… not happening. Maybe grown-ups don’t know where to start or feel awkward talking about our financial situation and our money Read more Family-Friendly Money Tools
Savings Programs
Whether in a shoebox or a designated account, there are many places to stash your personal savings. The problem might be finding the extra cash, and the motivation, to set money aside in the first place. And with the high cost of living right now, we could all use a reminder that saving even a Read more Savings Programs
Loans Among Family and Friends
Asking family and friends for money can feel embarrassing or shameful. On the flip side, loaning money to a loved one can feel risky or stressful. But the options for small-dollar loans are incredibly limited, especially for those with low or no credit, and it’s tough to see someone you love in a pinch. This Read more Loans Among Family and Friends
Saving Money on Gasoline
Although most of us don’t need someone to tell us prices have been increasing, decades-high inflation has been discussed frequently in the news lately. Among many other items, we’ve seen some record-high gasoline prices throughout the country. And while prices have stopped rising and are starting to come back down a bit, here are some Read more Saving Money on Gasoline
Financial Coaching
With today’s increasing costs and the loss of COVID financial support, many of us are finding it harder to live within a budget, let alone save for emergencies and the future. Fortunately, our community has compassionate and knowledgeable financial coaching programs that help people set and reach their unique money goals. What is a financial Read more Financial Coaching
Debt Settlement
Debt settlement is the act of resolving delinquency with a creditor for less than the amount owed through a large lump-sum payment. The main benefit of a debt settlement plan is that, if accepted, it can help you get out of debt sooner for less than what you owe. However, there are several risks associated Read more Debt Settlement
Managing Food Expenses
We all have to eat, right? For many of us, food can be a source of great joy because it can nourish our bodies and souls, connect us to our culture and families, and create space for us to get creative or grow outside our comfort zones. But food can also be a source of stress Read more Managing Food Expenses
Credit Card Basics
Credit cards are authorized lines of credit offered by banks or other financial institutions. By paying with a credit card (instead of with cash or a debit card), you are borrowing money from the credit card company to cover the purchase, and they will bill you later. Upon receipt of the bill, the expectation is Read more Credit Card Basics