Let’s talk about credit
How can I make credit work for me? Credit is money given to you now by someone who expects you to pay them back in full later. Knowing how credit impacts your life, money and decisions is pretty important. Using someone …
Let’s take a look at some challenges
What can I do to reduce the amount of money I owe? Knowing who you owe and how much you owe is an important first step in reducing your debt. ConsumerFinance.gov has a helpful Debt Log to help you locate and log …
Let’s plan next steps
What can help me stay financially organized each month? A spending plan or budget is a great way to keep your expenses on track. Use this Monthly Budget tool to see if you have enough money coming in each month to pay …
Let’s review
How do I know how I’m doing? Answer 10 questions on the CFPB Financial Well-Being questionnaire. Don’t worry, it doesn’t ask for any numbers or personal information and you’ll get some personalized recommendations on what part of your financial life you should …
4 Financial Tips when Between Jobs
Facing the unknowns during a job loss can be terrifying One of the primary reasons our friends and neighbors reach out to CCOA is to work through the life events that come their way. A job loss, a divorce, a parent moving …
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