Finances 101

December 31, 2024
2025 Financial To-Do List

In a few short hours, we will be ringing in the New Year! As you prepare to close the book in 2024 and look ahead to a fresh start in 2025, you undoubtedly have lots of goals and plans. Including your finances in your plans for the new year is important. Doing so can help…

December 23, 2024
Program Spotlight – Legal Aid

Nearly 55 million Americans need legal help each year, according to the American Bar Association. This legal help can cover anything from criminal offenses to domestic or family issues, and even landlord problems. For many, getting legal help can seem out of the budget. If you find yourself in a situation where you need legal…

December 10, 2024
Program Spotlight – Medicare & Medicaid

One of the most significant costs Americans face is the cost of healthcare. US healthcare spending was estimated to reach $14.5 trillion in 2022, roughly $13,500 per person. Healthcare spending can put a burden on already tight budgets. While having insurance can help ease this burden, for some living on lower incomes, coverage isn’t affordable. …

December 03, 2024
How to Get the Most Out of Your Health Savings Account

Looking to save and invest your money over time? One resource that you can take advantage of is in a very unlikely place: your health care. Introduced in 2003, health savings accounts, or HSAs, can help you reduce healthcare costs and increase your...

December 17, 2024
Program Spotlight – Unemployment

Whether you’re living paycheck to paycheck or making enough to save comfortably, there’s something that can stop anyone in their tracks – losing their job. Finding yourself unemployed can quickly change your financial situation and make it hard to ...