What is financial fitness and how do you achieve it? Most people are familiar with the steps it takes to be more physically fit. These steps usually include eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, annual physicals, screenings and taking medications and vaccinations as advised. But what is financial fitness? What can you do daily, weekly, […]
Money Smart Week 2022
Join Money Smart Week® Saturday, April 9 – Saturday, April 16, 2022 for a week of financial capability campaign focused on those hardest-hit by the pandemic. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002 and celebrating its 20 Anniversary, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage […]
Making Earned Income Tax Credit work for you
Tax season is upon us and understanding how income tax credits work can be confusing. Let’s cover some of the basic credits here. Earned Income Tax Credit For the last 40 years, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) made life better for millions of workers. This credit helps low to moderate-income workers and families get a […]
