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Spring Cleaning to Air Out your Finances
With spring approaching, many people engage in “Spring Cleaning”, where they clean out the clutter that has accumulated during the winter months. This is also a good time to " air out " your finances as well...more
Book Review - Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
by Barbara Ehrenreich
Currently in the United States, millions of
working families do not have wages high enough to meet their basic
needs. Consequently these family units suffer tremendous hardships. The
Welfare Reform Bill of 1996 required poor families to move from a cash
assistance program to one that has a time limit for assistance and
requires employment...more
Paying bills through automated payments can be extremely convenient. When you set up your account for automated payments, either your credit card is charged or a certain amount is removed from your bank account when a bill comes due. There’s no need to worry about writing checks and getting them sent in the mail on time. However, as more and more consumers choose this option to simplify their bill paying, some people are finding it difficult to stop these recurring payments...more
Just Lost Your Job? Don't Panic!
Losing your job is high on most lists of major stressors. It can throw anyone for a loop, especially at first. If this has happened to you, don't panic. It is natural to worry, but you can take back control and reduce the damage for you and your family...more
Reducing Holiday Financial Stress
With the holidays soon at hand, many people begin to feel the financial stress of the season. You can lessen the anxiety you may feel during this time of the year by planning purchases in advance. Consider the following tips for a more enjoyable holiday season...more
What is a living wage?: A Missouri Self-Sufficiency Standard
Public assistance policy discussions often include the term self-sufficiency. Different meanings are associated with the term, depending upon who uses it. One might argue that none of us is truly self-sufficient in that we each rely on not only our own resources, but also on public services, benefits from fiscal and monetary policies, and the contributions of friends, family members and others to our economic well-being. more...
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