Feature Articles: Financial Information & Tips
To lease or to buy? When you buy a car, you own it. When you lease, you pay to drive someone else’s vehicle. Leasing can involve lower monthly payments than a loan. At the end of the lease, though, you have no ownership or equity in the car...more
Before you shop for a car, do your homework. Spending the time now can save you serious money later...more
It can be scary to buy a new car, especially if it is your first time. There is a lot to think about, so do plenty of research. Consider these suggestions...more
Make a resolution to get finances in order for the new year
After spending big during the holidays, many people make getting their financial house in order a top New Year’s resolution...more
Consumers with a tight budget can think that
high-cost lenders are their only option. However, there may be other
ways to get by...more
Just lost your job? Don't panic!
Remember that people’s income drops for all kinds of reasons. It may be job loss, but it could also be a recession, death, divorce or something else. It is natural to worry, but you can take back control and reduce the damage for you and your family...more
Use spring cleaning to air out your finances
With spring approaching, many people engage in spring cleaning, when they clean out the clutter that has accumulated during the winter months. This is a good time to air out your finances as well...more
Book Review - Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
by Barbara Ehrenreich
Currently in the United States, millions of working families do
not have wages high enough to meet their basic needs. Consequently
these family units suffer tremendous hardships. The Welfare Reform
Bill of 1996 required poor families to move from a cash assistance
program to one that has a time limit for assistance and requires
employment...more
Paying bills through automated payments can be extremely convenient. When you set up your account for automated payments, either your credit card is charged or a certain amount is removed from your bank account when a bill comes due. There’s no need to worry about writing checks and getting them sent in the mail on time. However, as more and more consumers choose this option to simplify their bill paying, some people are finding it difficult to stop these recurring payments...more
Reducing holiday financial stress
With the holidays soon at hand, many people begin to feel the financial stress of the season. You can lessen the anxiety you may feel during this time of the year by planning purchases in advance. Consider the following tips for a more enjoyable holiday season...more
What is a living wage?: A Missouri Self-Sufficiency Standard
Public assistance policy discussions often include the term self-sufficiency. Different meanings are associated with the term, depending upon who uses it. One might argue that none of us is truly self-sufficient in that we each rely on not only our own resources, but also on public services, benefits from fiscal and monetary policies, and the contributions of friends, family members and others to our economic well-being. more...
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