Active Military Receive Free Service
Debt Reduction Services Supports Our Troops
Free Military Credit Counseling
New Program Announcement:
Debt Reduction Services Inc., a nonprofit credit counseling organization, supports America’s Service Men and Women. We sincerely express our gratitude for their efforts and commitment to providing a safer world for all.
As a token of gratitude we would like to offer any active Military member, regardless of Branch or Services rendered our services at no cost. Continue reading “Active Military Receive Free Service” »
Do You 211?
2-1-1 Get Connected, Get Answers
We all know the value of being able to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Back before the days of cell phones and Google, we also knew the value being able to call 4-1-1 for information.
But I’m regularly surprised that a large portion of our population does not know about 2-1-1. All 50 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico have 2-1-1 call centers. 2-1-1 is an invaluable referral line for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and other issues.
If you’d rather surf, check out www.211.org. When you’re experiencing a financial or an emotional emergency, 211 is the number to call.
Have a fantastic day!
Teaching Children Finances – Online Games for Kids
Here is an excellent list put together by the Washington Department of Financial Institutions on the Financial Education Clearinghouse portion of their website. You may visit their website by clicking here: Visit Washington Department of Financial Institutions Website.
Below are links to some favorite games that can be found on the web. Continue reading “Teaching Children Finances – Online Games for Kids” »
Financial Resource of the Week – www.Mint.com
This weeks free financial resource is www.mint.com.
Mint.com is a free personal finance software, budget software, and online money management and budget planner service that allows you to track your bank accounts as well as your income and set goals and see your spending habits. Continue reading “Financial Resource of the Week – www.Mint.com” »
Teaching Children Finances – Jump$tart Coalition
The Jump$tart Coalition is self described on it’s website as a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of pre-kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards and educational resources. Jump$tart strives to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making. Continue reading “Teaching Children Finances – Jump$tart Coalition” »
Entitlement Spending
Picture this: You’ve had a lousy day at work. You’re exhausted. You’ve worked your tail off for your boss, and he/she can hardly remember your name let alone express appreciation for all your hard work.
Now, let’s assume that it’s also payday. Here come the temptation. Do you go out after work and spend money you don’t have in order to blow off some steam or do you find another avenue for relieving your frustration. Continue reading “Entitlement Spending” »
Saving or Deferred Spending?
Having read “How to Create Barriers to Your Savings” by PT Money today on WiseBread, I was reminded of wish that in my college days, I had, first of all, thought of savings as savings and not as “deferred spending,” and second, that I had protected my savings from myself. I raided it pretty regularly every 3 to 4 months. Continue reading “Saving or Deferred Spending?” »
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” »