Don’t like saving money? These 3 tips are for you Start Small If you feel like saving is a waste of time because you don’t have much money or didn’t start earlier, start small. Even small savings can give you security and improve your well-being. There is a common suggestion to have 3 to 6 [...]
Jenny Sanford, AFC® When you’re ready to buy a house understanding the process and surrounding yourself with a supportive team can make all the difference. The process takes time and having the right people on your team. Neighbors Financial Empowerment is here to help as you take steps forward. Getting Started – Knowledge is power! [...]
Spending and saving habits naturally change over the course of your lifetime. How we approach money evolves from childhood to retirement. Neighbors is here to support building skills at any stage. Reach out to Neighbors Financial Empowerment Team and take the America Saves Pledge to receive ongoing support through emails and text messages to reach [...]
Paying down debt saves you from paying interest on borrowed money. Consider the Snowball and Avalanche methods. Which is best for you? Want help? Reach out to Neighbors Financial Empowerment Team and take the America Saves Pledge to receive ongoing support through emails and text messages to reach your goals.
It is important to save for your major life milestones! Life is exciting, and you always have a choice to make when it comes to spending or saving. Listen in to the conversation for how to prepare for life’s milestones when money is already tight. Want help? Reach out to Neighbors Financial Empowerment Team and [...]
Does it seem that everyone around you knows the secret to saving successfully except you? It’s not unusual to feel unsure about saving, no matter how much money you earn. Confidence doesn’t necessarily come with having a lot of money. Rather, it comes from building healthy financial habits and using the resources you know are available [...]
This America Saves Week, Neighbors will join together with other organizations across the country in an effort to empower and encourage individuals to take control of their financial futures and meet their goals. Common goals include saving money, reducing debt, and building wealth over time. Each day of America Saves Week Neighbors will provide information, [...]
Jumpstart January and get your finances on track! This video explores different tools and resources that could help you manage your income and expenses. Click here to watch. https://youtu.be/HSYT9Z_s7N8 Neighbors offers free, one-to-one financial education to our community. If you would like to connect with one of our financial counselors for more information, call [...]
The Financial Empowerment Center is equipped to help guests take action on meeting their financial goals. It is a great place to access free resources and work on short-term goals. Over the past several months we have assisted guests by: Providing free apps to help with budgeting and saving money Coaching on building healthy credit [...]
Jenny Sanford, AFC® Most people have had the experience of moving through the holidays, wondering what the financial impact will be in January. One way to avoid this feeling is to start with the end in mind. Decide what is most important and discard that which no longer serves you. Love food? Invite [...]
by Jenny Sanford, AFC® Imagine yourself experiencing the joy of a new baby or the fear of being ill and not knowing when you will feel better. In both situations, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed navigating the complicated process of getting care along with the ups and downs of life. Pre-approvals, in and out [...]
Jenny Sanford, AFC® Paying for a post-high school education can be a significant investment in the life of a child. We can help you start at any age level. Financial Empowerment coaches can provide assistance with filling out Financial Aid forms and talking about the pros and cons of student loans. We also emphasize that [...]
Summer Savings Ideas Making memories with friends and family doesn’t have to stop while you are working on a savings goal. Here are some budget friendly ideas to build memories and have a great summer: Ask about Discounts – Be sure to ask about discounts when making summer plans. If anyone in your family receives [...]
How Healthy is Your Credit Score? Jenny Sanford, AFC® Just like a yearly check-up with your doctor, financial experts advise people to check their credit reports once a year. Neighbors Financial Empowerment counselors work with you to access your report and score, as well as provide counseling to build healthy credit. A healthy score allows [...]
Financial Empowerment Program Inflation Impact by Jenny Sanford, AFC®, Financial Empowerment Program Manager We've all experienced the impact of inflation over the past few months with rising prices at the grocery store. Inflation is the increase in prices and a fall in purchasing power. It can happen incrementally, or rapidly, in response to instability in [...]
America Saves Week February 21 - 26, 2022 Neighbors’ Financial Empowerment Program aims to improve the financial well-being of those in the communities we serve. Some of the ways we do this is by helping people stretch their dollars and save money. We provide education, access to safe products and opportunities to build skills [...]