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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Teaching Children Finances – School House Rock! (Money Rock)

School House Rock, for those of us who might not remember, was an animated series of educational messages about various topics ranging from Multiplication Rock to Computer Rock and has spanned four  decades on television beginning in 1972 and ended in 2000. Continue reading “Teaching Children Finances – School House Rock! (Money Rock)” »

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” »

Back to School Shopping Tips

Back to school shopping can be quite expensive if you go unprepared.

I’ve compiled a list of things you can do to get the most out of your shopping experience and take advantage of the many back to school sale offers.

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Bill Cosby Talks Budgeting – Cosby Show Clip

Our Director of Education, Todd Christensen, came across this clip of “The Cosby Show” which shows Dr. Huxtable discussing budgeting with his son Theo.

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Bargain Shopping with Coupons

Couponing Basics

Couponing has been making a strong comeback recently thanks to the down economy. The promises of free items or even getting cash back with “doublers” and “catalinas” is more than just merely alluring to many. If you’re tempted to coupon more than just casually, here are some things to keep in mind: Continue reading “Bargain Shopping with Coupons” »