Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.
Warren Buffett
It’s no surprise that financial stress is so prevalent in our country. Inflation continues to rise. Our cost of living is substantially higher than it was only a few years ago. The average American now carries around $6,000 in credit card debt and pays a whopping 27% interest on that debt! Spring will be here before we know and you know what that means: spring cleaning and tax time. There is no better time to get a jump start on cleaning up your finances and taking some steps to enhance your financial well-being.
Check out these resources to support your financial well-being:
- Wednesday Money Conversations. Brought to you by the experts from Capstone Community Action. Wednesdays through March 27th. Each week will focus on a different topic. Click here to learn more and to register.
- Need help preparing your taxes or information about how to file for free? TaxAct and FileYourTaxes.com, offer free tax preparation for people with an adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less.
- If you need help preparing your taxes and make $60,000 or less, you can get assistance through a local community service provider. Find a location near you here.
- How to Get Out of Debt information provided by the FTC
- Don’t forget about your EAP program. Through your EAP you can access resources to support you with debt management, credit report issues and more.