Monthly Archives: June 2012

Financial Exploitation of Elders

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recently focused on the increasing financial exploitation of the elderly population. Taking advantage of the elderly and vulnerable can come in two forms: Outside sources: being overcharged for goods or services, inappropriate investments, telemarketing or … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Organizing and Downsizing

I did not grow up in the Leave it to Beaver world where everything is nice and tidy. We had “stuff”. My Mom always worked full-time outside the home, and even returned to college later in life. What went on … Continue reading

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What Financial Freedom Really Means

Financial freedom probably means different things to different people. Your idea of being financially free is formed by your culture, values, socio-economic status and many other variables. Financial freedom may mean being debt free. It could mean that you are … Continue reading

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Free Homebuyer Education Class

The Village Homebuyer Education program is one of several services we provide as part of The Village Family Service Center’s Financial Resource Center, or FRC. The Homebuyer Education Seminar includes an eight-hour class and an individual financial assessment. Homebuyer Education … Continue reading

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For Better or Worse, Children Learn Financial Skills from Parents

According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) 2012 Financial Literacy Survey, 44 percent of Americans indicated they learned the most about personal finance from their parents or at home. By contrast, consider that only 10 percent said they … Continue reading

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