We’re flashing back to Ashley’s post about how to prepare for an unexpected bout of unemployment, as well as surviving it without going into debt. We all want to feel secure should something happen such as a layoff; however, we…
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Retirement: Live for Today and Plan for Tomorrow
We’re flashing back to Mary’s post about planning for retirement. Because it’s never too early to plan…and there’s no time like the present! So, you are FINALLY nearing retirement age, but you and your spouse never actually discussed what this…
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Posted in Retirement
Posted in Retirement
Why You Should Do an Annual Financial Check-up
We are told to get an annual physical to make sure we’re healthy; our finances also need a financial check-up. The good news is that there is free, safe help from LSS Financial Counseling, a local nonprofit organization. If you…
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Posted in Budgeting, Credit, Debt Counseling, Emergency Savings, Financial Counseling, LSS Financial Counseling
Posted in Budgeting, Credit, Debt Counseling, Emergency Savings, Financial Counseling, LSS Financial Counseling
How Full is Your Credit Bucket?
We are fortunate at LSS to have experienced financial counselors with a lot of personal finance knowledge. Luckily for me, our wonderful counselors sometimes pass on nuggets of wisdom that I can then turn into blog posts. Here is a…
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Posted in Credit, Credit Report
Posted in Credit, Credit Report
Great Debt Pay Down Challenge Winners Announced
After nearly a year of attending financial counseling sessions, group financial workshops, and working hard to pay down debt, four participants were winners of Superior Choice Credit Union’s Great Debt Pay Down program in partnership with LSS Financial Counseling. The…
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