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Financial Literacy Housatonic
You want to be as smart about your money as you are about your studies. On this site, find information to help you make better money decisions
Everyday Money Management
Financial Independence
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Everyday Money Management:
Gain control of your financial life.
More than Dollars and Cents -
Mind over money, the psychology of spending/saving, your financial goals
Mindfulness and Money: 5 Life-Changing Steps For A Happier Relationship
6 Ways To Improve Your Relationship With Money by Thasunda Duckett
Money Basics -
Creating your spending plans and budgets
Options for tracking and managing your spending - by Better Money Habits®
Better Money Habits - Navigating the New Normal
Taxes -
Federal, State and Local
Tax season is here!
Learn more about how to get filing assistance with VITA at HCC!
https://www.getyourrefund.org/en
Insurance -
For your life, home, auto and health
4 Things to Know Before You Buy Renters Insurance
Emergency Fund -
Tips on starting your emergency fund for life's unexpected "expenses".
An essential guide to building an emergency fund
Debt and your credit providers -
Debt Collection.
Credit card debt during coronavirus: Relief options and tips
Fraud and Scams -
What to look for
BBB tips on COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Common Scams and Frauds
Avoiding and Reporting Scams
Common Scams
Fraud and scams
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Financial Independence:
Save and invest becoming financially free of work and debt.
Investments
How to start and evaluate your level of risk vs rewards
7 Easy Ways To Start Investing With Little Money - Written by David Weliver
Retirement
It is never too early (or late) to plan for your future
FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
Real Estate Investing
It is not what you see on cable shows
How to Invest in Real Estate: 5 Ways to Get Started
Is Real Estate a Good Investment?
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My Credit:
Manage your credit for the best deals on insurance, utilities, cell phone contracts, rent, career choices and more.
Credit Basics
The abc’s of what credit means to you and your family
FICO scores and credit bureaus
Credit Reports
How to view your credit report for free!
How to Get a Free Credit Report
Bad Credit Effects
Why credit can turn against you in life
The Side Effects of Bad Credit
Dealing with Debt
Not all debt is bad, is all in how you manage it
Here’s The Real Difference Between Good Debt And Bad Debt
Loans
about that student loan, car loan, credit card and more
Student loans 101 | Everything from how much to borrow to paying it off
What to Do if You’re Facing Car Repossession
Start your credit card search with ease.
Mortgages
steps to get a mortgage
Your Step-by-Step Mortgage Guide
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Financial Links:
How daily decisions impact your financial life.
Financial Stress
how money impacts your health
How to deal with the financial stress caused by COVID-19
Buying a Car
tips to get the best deal, negotiate the price
10 Car Buying Tips
Starting a Side business
do the side business hustle—is it for you?
Life Crisis? Start a Business | Bailey Richert | TEDxHarrisburg