Feature Articles: Budgeting
& Saving
Learning how to spend less but still live well takes skill, determination and know-how, but it can be done! This article includes more than 100 ideas to help you live on less...more
See how small purchases can add up over time, think about your own small purchases, and make sure they are worth it to you!...more
Once you know how much money is coming in and how much is going out, you are ready to make a spending plan. A spending plan will help you get the most of what you want...more
Getting the most out of your money
Most of us want more things than we can afford. There’s only so much money to go around. Getting most of the things you want is a skill...more
Do you plan on saving a little bit from each paycheck but somehow at the end of the month you find there is nothing left over to save? Do you dream of owning a new car, a bigger house, or taking that much needed vacation, but the funds just aren't there? Perhaps you feel like you will never attain your financial goals. This article contains tips that will help you begin a savings plan you can stick to and assist you in reaching your goals...more
Cut down on how much gas you use and save
With high gas prices, saving a little at the pump can add up to bigger savings. Here are some ideas for increasing your car’s fuel efficiency, saving money and helping the environment...more
Learning for Better Living
Series--pdf available in English & Spanish
Money is a limited resource. If you
want to get the most for your money, you need to have a Spending
Plan or Budget...more
Learning for Better Living
Series--pdf available in English & Spanish
Everyone has goals, although we may not think about them. Goals
are the things we want, things we try to achieve...more
Learning for Better Living
Series--pdf available in English & Spanish
Renting to own may sound like a great way to get the TV or
refrigerator you want now. There is no money down, free delivery,
and free repairs while you are making payments. But think again! It
will cost you a lot more money to rent an item than to buy it on
credit or pay cash for it...more
Meal Planning: Stretching Your Dollar
Learning for Better Living
Series--pdf available in English & Spanish
To make the most of your food
dollar, you need to be aware of the foods your family is eating now
and know how much you are spending
on food...more
When Your Income Drops, Take Control
No amount of money or planning can guarantee that your family will not go through a disaster at some point. Disaster comes in many forms and can vary in the severity of its impact on your family. Disaster can strike at any time...more
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