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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Peanut Butter and Jelly Power Muffins
I love recipes and recipe books, especially if they have pictures. It helps me visualize if I think “yeah, my family will eat that.” One of my sons has switched to a vegan diet for over a year now and … Continue reading
Credit Score Myths and Mistakes when Purchasing a Home
I have been teaching The Village’s Homebuyer Education class for over 4 years now. As part the class, I teach prospective homebuyers about credit scores. We talk about what makes up a credit score, what information can be found in … Continue reading
Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors
Wood floors are not created equal. Who knew? After reading Mary Hunt’s tips on the proper way to clean your type of wood floor it will ensure the new-look-finish and tips to help keep it that way. Posted by Karen … Continue reading
Getting Your Financial House in Order
The holiday decorations are put away. Closets get some rearranging to accommodate gifts received. The days are getting longer. Mail consists of holiday bills and tax documents. This is a perfect time to organize your financial information to get a … Continue reading
Letting go
We all have dreams. We dream of owning a house, raising a family, or just taking a vacation. Working towards our dreams and achieving them is what makes life worthwhile. But sometimes, things don’t work out as planned. Sometimes those … Continue reading
20 Things I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out in Life
By Jesse Jurgenson, Financial Counselor The Village Family Service Center One of my favorite bloggers to keep up with is Leo Babauta and he writes at http://zenhabits.net. I have been experimenting with the notion of simplifying my life; both with … Continue reading
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DEBT MYTHS
By Marybeth Vigeland, Financial Counselor The Village Family Service Center After working in banking and financial counseling for many years, I’ve noticed some recurring themes about debt. When we are looking at our finances it is always easy to justify and … Continue reading
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Alternatives to eBay
It’s amazing how fast the closets, corners and shelves fill up in a home. If you want to work on removing items no longer used, there is more than one way to regain space. Get ready to get your dust rag … Continue reading
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Don’t Take Advice from a Movie Character When Putting Personal Finances in Order
Millions will watch the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. Some will be envious of the movie stars’ talent and lifestyle. However, even though the stars’ lives may appear glamorous, it might not be financially smart to think like some of the … Continue reading
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Struggling with New Year’s Resolutions?
Just one week into the New Year, many are finding that their financial resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. Certified financial counselors at The Village Family Service Center offer three simple steps consumers can easily implement that will put … Continue reading
