Money Management Tips for Children
Here are a few tips on how to start talking to your kids about money management: Start early and start soon. When your child becomes interested in coins or cash, give them a toy bank and have her practice putting…
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Mortgage Shopping: Finding the Right Fit
Do you have a contract on your dream home? Don’t forget to go mortgage shopping. It can save you time and money. You should compare offers and costs from three different lenders. When you are shopping for a loan, look…
Small Dollar Loan Program Created as Georgia Heritage Partners with Step Up Savannah and CCCS
Georgia Heritage has recently partnered with Step Up Savannah and CCCS to create a new employer-based credit building product. Click here to learn more about the new small dollar loan program! Click here to schedule an appointment with a financial…
Military Members in Debt: Help is Available!
There is help available for military members in debt. Watch Karen Lavery talk more about the assistance programs available! Click here for the full story! To learn more about Debt Management Plans created by the CCCS, click here.
Chamber of Commerce of Liberty County
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area Inc. has joined the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. This chamber is a club of businesses and business-minded individuals. This active Chamber fulfills its mission through member networking, communication, and mentoring. Additionally,…
The Analysis of Impediments: A Study Conducted by the GDCA
The GDCA is currently conducting a study concerning fair housing. The name of this study is the “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.” The HUD requires this study as a condition for receiving federal housing and community development funds.…
Stabilize Your Personal Finances with this NFCC Program
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) has started a new program called Sharpen Your Financial Focus. This program will help you stabilize your personal finances by providing a 3-step program for improving your financial behavior. Further, to find out…
Section 8 Website Scams: Warnings Issued by FTC and HUD
The FTC and the HUD are working together to alert consumers of Section 8 website scams. Scammers created fraudulent websites to look exactly like registration sites for Section 8 waiting list lotteries. They may have “Section 8” in the title…
Act Now: Interest Rates at Historic Lows
Click here to watch Richard Reeve talk more about why now is the time to buy your first home! Act now while things are looking up! For more resources to assist you in the home-buying process, click here.
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