How do I start an emergency fund?
We get it. You dropped your new phone, the dishwasher breaks, or the medical bill was more than expected. Life can throw you some curveballs and no one is immune to the impact. It’s important to make sure you’re prepared for unexpected …
How much home can I afford?
“How much home can I afford?” is the big question homebuyers should ask themselves at the very beginning of the home buying process. As we often warn potential homeowners, buying a home and staying in that home are two very different things. …
Financial Caregiving
Becoming a financial caregiver is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. Do you know what will be expected of you and how to protect yourself? The FREE Financial Caregiving course from the CCOA Financial Skills Center will help you …
New tool for planning your debt management
Approximately 80% of Americans are in debt. So while you’re not alone, most people rank reducing debt as a top priority for their money goals. Credit cards, student loans, and mortgages are all examples of debt, and CCOA’s Financial Skills Center is …
Learn and win in 2021!
You could win $100 simply by learning about budgeting, taxes, credit scores and a few other financial essentials. Visit CCOA’s Financial Skills Center to build better money skills and get a shot at a $100 gift card. You must create an account …
What is Bankruptcy Counseling?
Bankruptcy counseling is designed to give you the information you need when protecting your assets through the legal procedure of bankruptcy. While bankruptcy provides legal protections from most debt collection efforts, these protections have some long-term financial and legal consequences. Bankruptcy counseling …
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