A Personal Debt Assessment: Your Financial Life Preserver Do you feel like you’re drowning in debt? Trust your instincts. You might need a personal debt assessment. The national average credit card debt per household is $5,700. About 41.2% of households carry a balance on credit cards from month to month. Our reliance on plastic and […]
Seven Ways to Use Your Tax Refund If you’re expecting a tax refund this year, now is a best time to start planning how you’ll use that extra money. The best uses are to pare down debt and bulk up your savings. Here are seven ways to use your tax refund. For instance, you can: […]
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In Central Oregon, we love our animals. Because of local ranches, we have lots of livestock, and we even have our Alpacas and Llamas. And our smaller friends, such as dogs and cats, they seem to be everywhere with their owners, even grocery stores and restaurants. Many local businesses cater to animals along with their […]
Saving Practices Made Easy America Saves Week is February 26 through March 3, 2018 (Read more below). Now is the time to improve your savings game. It’s easy to postpone starting to save for a later day, but a solid plan is key to success. By following some basic guidelines, you’re more likely to achieve […]