Financial Resource of the Week – Oprah’s Debt Diet

Oprah’s Debt Diet website provides a wealth of useful information and tools for individuals to identify potential personal financial issues and learn how to avoid and overcome them.

Financial guru’s such as Jean Chatzky, Glinda Bridgforth and David Bach provide their plan to help you gain financial independence.

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Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org

Smart About Money provides helpful tips and online resources to those needing guidance and advice regarding personal finances.

The site provides information regarding topics such as Major Life Events, Health and Family, Starting Off Right, Major Purchases, Crisis and Emergencies along with a multitude of other resources. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – www.SmartAboutMoney.org” »

Saving Money – Tips to Help You Get Ahead

Saving money can be tough. For most people it takes hard work, dedication and follow through. I’ve compiled a handful of tips I feel can help you get ahead and start saving.

Everyone wants your money…okay, perhaps not everyone, but lets face it, businesses want your money. There are specialists out there that thrive on figuring out how to get you to part with your hard earned dollars regardless if you need what they are selling or not. Continue reading “Saving Money – Tips to Help You Get Ahead” »

Teaching Children Finances – Visa’s Financial Football

Visa has created an NFL themed game that teaches children the basics of budgeting and other money management skills. It’s a fun and engaging way for young sports enthusiasts to lead their favorite teams to victory while learning core skills in householdĀ  finances that will help them achieve financially sound futures. Continue reading “Teaching Children Finances – Visa’s Financial Football” »

Financial Resource of the Week – USDA SNAP-Ed

Meal planning, grocery shopping and budgeting tips are provided in abundance on the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website. Most documents are .pdf files that can be downloaded and printed and are made available for self use or for use in the classroom. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – USDA SNAP-Ed” »

Financial Resource of the Week – www.MyMoney.gov

Financial Resource of the Week

Go check out www.MyMoney.gov, the United States government’s website that’s mission is to teach all Americans the basics of financial education. This site collects information from 20 Federal agencies and Bureaus designed to inform and educate. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – www.MyMoney.gov” »