Tracy’s Story: Keep Going & Don’t Lose Focus
Meet Tracy, a temporary employment agency employee who lives with her husband and two boys in Katy, TX. What do you do? I’m currently working full-time in a temporary employment agency. I was laid off last year, and I had to really cut back on expenses. While I’m glad that I have a job right…
Read MoreCandice’s Story: Getting Back on Her Feet
Meet Candice, a Baltimore native who’s looking to get back on her feet after a recent car accident. What do you do? Currently, I’m unemployed unfortunately. It happened right after a car accident. Prior to that, I was a medical assistant for four or five years. It’s really been my passion. Now I’m looking to…
Read More6 Tips for Protecting Your Personal Information Online
It’s that special time of the year again – tax time! With the conveniences of the digital age, there are many useful online tools to help you file your taxes. However, there are also sites that will try to gain access to your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Here are some tips and practices to help…
Read MoreSherell’s Story: Overachieving on Saving
Meet Sherell, a born and raised Delaware native and mother of two teenage sons. What do you do? I just finished working at UPS because of health issues. I’m not working at the moment, but I’m currently looking for more work. I think the next move might be to something in the customer service field.…
Read MoreTiffany’s Story: 100% Self-Made, Independent, and Proud of It
Meet Tiffany, an insurance company Customer Service Expert who lives in Michigan with her six-year-old son. What did your upbringing teach you about finances? I was always a hard worker and strived to make my own money. I’ve saved money to buy the things I wanted or felt I deserved. I pride myself on being…
Read MoreAllison’s Story: No Such Thing as Over-Prepared
Meet Allison, a Data Analyst who lives in Winooski, Vermont with her three roommates. What do you do? I am the Manager of Data Analytics for a home health and hospice agency. I’ve been here for a year and a half, and really love my job. I have a lot of autonomy, and I get…
Read MoreBarbara’s Story: A Penny Found is a Penny Saved
Meet Barbara, a happy retired grandmother who lives in Eugene, Oregon. What do you do? Before I retired, I worked as a cashier and gas station attendant. I also volunteered a lot. I have five grandkids and they all live in Eugene. They’re 3, 5, 8, 9, and 11. There are two boys and three…
Read MorePashen’s Story: Lessons for My Boys
Meet Pashen, a Florida native currently living in Lake Wales with her three sons. What do you do? I’m a paraeducator at my local school district. I help my students who may have learning disabilities. What did your upbringing teach you about finances? As a kid, I was always worried if my parents were going…
Read MoreBarbara’s Story: Service to Others
Barbara is an artist who lives in Carrboro, North Carolina. She is an active member of her church and a volunteer in her community. Who lives in your household? Just me. I have four grown children, but one of my sons Joel died a year ago in February. That’s part of why I’m paying off…
Read MoreWolf’s Story: It’s Not About Amassing a Fortune
Meet Wolf, a retired psychologist living in the mountains of Colorado with his wife and many animals. What do you do? My wife and I are retired. We have a small, 35-acre ranch here. We make a little bit of extra money with our goats and chickens. I also contract tutor online. It’s a good…
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