Budgeting

Down Payment Assistance Programs: What They Are and How They Work

down payment assistance, home buyer, homeownership

A Quick Guide to Prioritizing Income and Expenses

Ten tips to help prioritize the budget income and expenses.

Connecting Eligible Households to the Internet

High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for everyone, everywhere. From doing homework to using telehealth, working remotely, connecting with family and friends and more, internet is needed for everyday life.

How Medical Debt Does and Does Not Impact Your Credit Report or Score

For many people, the announcement last year that the three major credit reporting agencies would remove paid medical debts from credit reports was a welcome relief. Medical bills and the confusion those bills and insurance cause, has led to many people owing debts they never planned for. Here is an update on the changes to credit reports, credit scores, and how to manage medical bills.

7 Steps to Save Money on a Remodel

Everyone has a defined budget he or she can allocate toward a remodeling or updating project. Even if funds were unlimited, it's still in a everyone's best interest to secure the best value for each dollar invested in a remodeling project, ultimately improving the beauty, comfort and, value of the home.

Precision Tuned Budget, Maximize Stimulus and Refund Money

Here are some ideas on how to use tax refunds and economic stimulus money to improve a financial situation.

Preparing for a Financial Emergency 5 tips for building (or rebuilding) your emergency savings

Creating a Budget for Your Family

It’s always the right time to create a saving and spending plan (aka a budget). It’s also a good idea to revisit that plan annually or when a major shift occurs in your income or expenses.

Budget For The Holidays

Although November 27th is the traditional kick off of the holiday season, decorations of all kinds are already flooding the retail stores and advertisers are working hard to put us in the “spending mood” earlier and earlier every year. This creates an opportunity to make a spending plan that will get us through the season and help keep it meaningful.

A Simple, Meaningful Father's Day

Father's Day is a day that people come together and honor the important father figures in their lives. This year, plan a celebration that is meaningful and leaves memories that last a lifetime.