Category: Community Resources
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Consumer Advocacy
April 22nd, 2021
As we know all too well, there are many forms of injustice in our world: social, racial, environmental, and numerous others. Today, I want talk about economic injustice and how this affects you. Afterwards we will go over methods of empowerment to even the playing field.
People often...
Back to (Financial) Basics
April 15th, 2021
April is Financial Literacy month, and here at Save First, we are celebrating by providing information, resources, and guidance about various financial topics. This week’s focus is on getting back to basics – those tenants of personal finances...
Tips on Social Security
March 3rd, 2021
Did you know that 178 million Americans are taxed through work, and that Social Security provides monthly benefits to more than 69 million Americans? Social Security has been one of the most successful federal programs, providing a strong economic foundation to millions of...
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COVID-19 and the Holiday Season
December 7th, 2020
COVID-19 and the Holiday Season
“The most wonderful time of the year” is upon us but, for many, the holidays can be hard. This year, due to the pandemic, it’s even more likely than usual for families to be grieving a loss, experiencing anxiety and depression, or...
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What is "The Rule of 72"?
November 17th, 2020
Have you ever wondered how long before money doubles or what the true cost of a credit card that charges 25% annually is?
I have the tool for you, and it’s called “The Rule of 72”.
The Rule of 72 is a simple way to determine...