Written by Beth Mincks, NFCC Certified Financial Professional Peace of mind Financial security Improved marital relationship Better health and lifestyle More free time Emergency fund lasts longer Strengthened self confidence Extra money to put towards savings More money available to invest. More time with kids and family. Living a debt-free life means different things to […]
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Poll Respondents More Embarrassed to Admit Credit Card Balance and Credit Score than Age or Weight
Springfield, Mo. – According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling™ (NFCC) recent online poll, when asked what they would be most embarrassed to admit, the highest number of respondents, 37 percent, indicated it was their credit card debt. People were given five categories from which to choose. In addition to credit card debt, the […]
Tax Refund. Now you see it, now you don’t.
Beth Mincks, NFCC Certified Financial Professional Money has a great way of disappearing and slipping through our fingers, so let’s really take a hard look at how that money could be spent or saved. Do you want to help with your children’s college costs? A tax refund would be a great way to kick start […]
Debt May Spoil Cupid’s Plans This Valentine’s Day
Springfield, MO. – Cupid is up against a mighty opponent this Valentine’s Day: DEBT. The majority of respondents participating in the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) monthly poll indicated they would have serious reservations about taking on the debt of the person they love, even to the point of ending the relationship. The NFCC […]
Tapping into your emergency fund
Written by Beth Mincks, Financial Education Specialist I often have informative questions when I am teaching financial awareness to the community. Here is a question I wanted to share. Question: I am establishing an emergency fund but what reasons would I need to tap into this savings account? Answer: Having an emergency fund is strictly […]