Preparing for Life Events

Life has a way of interrupting your financial plans, and adding additional burdens to your personal finances. Somethings, like college or retirement, are natural part of life. However, other life events that happen are out of your control and put you in situations that can drastically affect your personal finances. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by a financial crisis. Be prepared to deal with life events by browsing through our articles or downloading booklets from our library.

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The Debt Trap

See an interview with Kevin,a college student who found himself $200,000 in Credit Card Debt.

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Affording College
The cost for college can be enormous and the best way to save money on college is to plan ahead and get started early. In fact, starting early in many ways can be the key to making college affordable. This parents' guide discusses various ways to save for a college education.
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