Homeless: You Can Help
Often you hear that argument that someone won’t give money to a homeless person because “they’re just going to waste it on drugs or booze”. But if you look a little closer you’ll see that the rest of us spend money on unnecessary things every day. Why don’t we apply that same thinking to ourselves? How can you help?... >Read More
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Do You Belong?
Have you ever had an experience that separated you from the people around you? For some of us it was a divorce, for others, a failure. Sometimes it’s our finances that makes us different, or our health (or the lack of it). If you’ve ever felt like you were on the outside looking in, there is hope for you.
Take... >Read More
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Finding Some Peace on Earth
"Silent night, Holy night. All is calm, all is bright..."
The carols try to tell us that this is a calm and silent time of year. But for most of us, the weeks leading up to Christmas can be anything but calm. You know the drill: office parties, shopping, baking, wrapping, relatives, Christmas plays and everyone's favorite - family pictures. It's...... >Read More
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A Penny Saved: Ten Painless Ways to Save
In these uncertain economic times, we’re all looking to save a little money, especially if we can do it without changing our lifestyle. Here are ten ways you can do just that. Taken together and applied over even a few months, they could make a noticeable difference to your family’s budget.
The “small stuff” pays off. Pennies and nickels...... >Read More
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Expectations of the Season
What does the Christmas season promise you this year? We all have an expectation even if we rarely pull it out to look at it.
For some it’s the expectation of a credit card bill that takes too long to pay.
Others dream of just the perfect gift to buy.
Some dread to go shopping.
Some delight in family visits that are all... >Read More
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The Heart of an Olympian
Michelle appeared to have it all - a successful soccer career, awards, honors, friends, travel, money, husband... When her life began to fall apart, Michelle found a hidden strength. Find out how this Olympic Gold Medalist rose above her trials.
Michelle graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1989. She has been a member of the United...... >Read More
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Preparing Your Family Budget
If your family is floundering financially, it may be time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and make up a family financial plan. Consumer Credit Counseling Service suggests keeping the following tips in mind when developing your family budget:
1. Your budget should be tailored to your needs, values and priorities, with special consideration...... >Read More
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Planning for Baby Number One
“Are we ready for this?” The decision to start a family is... >more
3 Critical Tools for Paying Off Debt
This is the time of year when many people look at their... >more
What Do You Fear?
