Monthly Archives: January 2011

Forum Financial Fix-up

Today I want to tell you about a really exciting journey three area families have been on over the past two months. The Forum, The Village and State Bank & TrustĀ partnered to provide a financial fix-up for three lucky families. … Continue reading

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The Most Common Insurance Mistake

By Jesse B. Jurgenson, certified financial counselor The Village Family Service Center; www.helpwithmoney.org. There is not strength in numbers. Your life is not a reality show. It is notĀ OK to be in the same boat with millions of people, if … Continue reading

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Can Using Credit Make You Fat?

Does the method of payment you use to purchase groceries determine the amount of unhealthy junk food you toss into your cart?
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Learn How to Tie a Tie

Have a job interview coming up? A lunch meeting with the boss? How you present yourself can have an enormous impact on how you are perceived, like it or not.

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The Impact of Money on Relationships

How often are your arguments with your spouse about money? Probably, pretty often. Money and fights about money are a major cause of divorce. On the other hand, mental health, addiction and relationship issues can lead to money problems. If … Continue reading

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When “Good Debt” Goes Bad

I have read many articles that break debt down into two categories, good debt and bad debt. Why do writers classify debts this way and what are the major differences? Continue reading

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