Go Ask ALICE
What is it like to live just above minimum wage? The ALICE know. ALICE refers to persons who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, yet Employed. Others have referred to them as the working poor. The ALICE are our… Read More
Tag: Money
Which Credit Score is the Right One?
Consumers applying for credit are sometimes surprised to find out the credit score they have been tracking is different from the credit score the lenders use to evaluate their loan applications. The truth is, there are many, many… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store: savvy shopping
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, the last in this series, we focus on being a savvy shopper. In this series, we’ve listed a number of ways… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store: planning is key
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on planning. Planning can save you money. Period. Plan all your meals. This will help you prepare a grocery… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store: thinking beyond food
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on external factors that might also influence your shopping. When heading off to the store, make sure you have… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store: building a grocery list
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on key steps to building a grocery list. Preparing a list before you head to the store is vital,… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store: key resources
In this series of posts, we’re helping you save money at the grocery store. In this post, we focus on key resources to help you find information. Don’t ever underestimate the value of a well-prepared grocery list. According… Read More
Saving money at the grocery store
Who doesn’t want to save money when grocery shopping? No one, of course. But you might be spending more than you need to, if you aren’t prepared. Do you enter the store with a meal plan and a… Read More
Financial Woes During Life Transitions
As summer comes to an end, families transition into new stages in their lives. Some people are celebrating the birth of their first child, retirement, going back to school, relocating or at a new job. Sometimes these transitions come with great… Read More
The Living On My Own Financial Education Program Comes to Wakulla on August 2!
What is Living On My Own? Living On My Own (LOMO) is a hands-on, real-life simulation. In this activity, youth experience their futures in a fun and exciting way. During the program, participants learn how to make healthy… Read More