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Two-thirds of Engaged Couples Express Negative Attitudes toward Discussing Money
Village Financial Counselors Advise Couples to Talk Before They Walk The recent poll hosted on the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) website revealed that 68 percent of respondents held negative attitudes toward discussing money with their fiancé, with five … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day on a Budget
It’s that time of year again…Spring Clean Up; Window washing, clearing the yard of winter’s remnants and dusting off the grill. AND it’s also nearing Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day doesn’t need to equate to presents. The gift of presence is … Continue reading
Credit Myth of the Day
Closing the credit cards that you don’t use will help boost your score…False! It is a common myth that closing unused credit card accounts will be good for your credit score. In fact, it will actually hurt your credit score. … Continue reading
No Dollar Days
Post by Ben Lien When I was asked to write a blog for “Real Money”, I thought it would be a great opportunity. I enjoy writing and it is always good to share financial tips with other people. The only thing I … Continue reading
Booking Travel Cheaply
I don’t travel a lot or consider myself very “daring.” The times where I have booked hotel rooms I sometimes dabble with the thought of trying Priceline, (similar to dipping your toes into the water just to see how cold … Continue reading
Gambling with Kids, Not One of My Best Ideas!
By Joshua Huffman, Financial Counselor The Village Financial Resource Center I rarely ever gamble. And when I do, it is a few dollars here or there. But, last week’s Powerball jackpot of $336 million was enough to entice me into … Continue reading
You and Your Valentine: Is There a “Fiscal” Attraction?
A dazzling smile. A warm sense of humor. Great chemistry. You and your Valentine sound like a perfect match. But are you financially compatible? Is there a fiscal attraction? The smart money is on a Valentine who’s dollars and cents-ible. … Continue reading
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A Super Superbowl Chili – with a Healthy Twist
A girlfriend opened me up to a whole new cooking experience. “Wheat Berries.” Never heard of it? Most people I encounter haven’t. BUT it makes an awesome additive whether its served cold or hot. Wheat berries can be found in … Continue reading
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
7 Practical Tips for Americans Who Have Trouble Saving Money
Living without a savings account is tantamount to a trapeze artist flying without a safety net. A recent NFCC Financial Literacy Survey reveals almost two-thirds of those surveyed admit to not tracking their spending. Spending with abandon, combined with little … Continue reading
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