Do You Have a Leaky Budget?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!” Whether or not you agree with it, it’s here to stay. So what
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The Psychological Impact of Financial Stress
Financial stress can have a significant psychological impact on individuals and families. This means that our participants are experiencing more than just a tightening of
Top 15 Scams and How to Avoid Falling Victim to Them
This week is National Consumer Protection Week and is the perfect time to share some valuable information from Clackamas County Bank (which you can find
New Year, New Way
A Letter from our Financial Literacy Team: Dear Friends, Are you on a mission? Is your Family Vision driving your life? These questions are not
How Medical Bills Are Impacting Working-Class Families
The impact of medical debt on an individual is undeniable. Especially so when combined with the medical event itself. So how are medical bills affecting
For the Love of Holidays, Please Do it Debt-Free!
A Letter from our Financial Literacy Team Holidays Debt-Free Isn’t it interesting that just 4-5 days of actual holidays turns into 4 months of ‘holidays’?
Paying for College Without Debt (Getting Creative with Funding)
If you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2 of Paying for College Without Debt, go do that before moving forward in reading this post. In
Paying for College Without Debt (Apply & Research Options)
If you haven’t read Part 1 of Paying for College Without Debt, go do that before moving forward in reading this post. Once you have narrowed
Paying For College Without Debt (Choosing Your Path)
Is it possible to get a Bachelor’s degree without debt? Most people would say that it isn’t realistic for one reason or another. But contrary
Stop Survival Mode – Create A Family Vision Plan
What is a family vision plan? Well, have you ever found yourself wondering how you would pay for a larger expense? Maybe that fridge that