When planning your monthly budget, it may seem difficult just to make ends meet, let alone save for emergencies. But life is full of unexpected surprises that can leave you stranded financially.
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Setting Smart Financial Goals
When taking control of your finances, it’s helpful to set financial goals to keep you on track and build your confidence. Goals that are S.M.A.R.T.—specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely—lead to greater success.
Goodwill® Advocates for People with Disabilities During NDEAM
Goodwill® recognizes and commemorates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October and urges all employers, including the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to hire people with disabilities. As an advocate, you can explore ideas that can be implemented in your workplace and community to raise awareness.
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DIY Ghostbusters Proton Pack
When you’re in need of an awesome Halloween costume idea, who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS! Super inspired by Evette Rios’s awesome Ghostbusters costumes (#squadgoals), I decided to make my own proton pack. I mean, when one of my favorite childhood movies is rebooted with several of my favorite actresses, what else am I to do? Dress up as a Ghostbuster for Halloween, of course! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered, too – here’s my secret to creating a DIY proton pack so you can take Halloween by storm this year.
The Difference Between Your Credit Score and Your Credit Report
Part of being financially savvy is knowing the difference between a credit report and your credit score. They are related, but it can be easy to confuse the two, their purpose and their effects on your financial health and goals.
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Good Links for October
Each month, the Social Good Blog highlights news and resources on a specific topic. In October, we are discussing best practices related to cause marketing that are beneficial for corporations, nonprofit organizations and the people they serve.
Banking Basics: Manage Your Money Securely with Online Banking
Thanks to technology, you can manage your money, pay bills and, in some cases, deposit checks from almost anywhere, whenever you think of it. Following a few helpful hints can keep your information and money secure while banking online.
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Creating (and Sticking to) a Budget for Financial Health
A budget is a smart and easy step toward financial health regardless of where you work or what you earn. Here's how to do it.
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Conquer the Budget Beast with Planning and Rewards
It may seem overwhelming, but with a bit of planning, you can achieve your financial goals. The first step in having extra money to put toward your goals is taking control of what you spend on a daily basis.
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DIY Family Costume: Become Your Own Circus
Sometimes life feels like a circus. We’re constantly trying to keep all of our balls in the area, maybe wrangle wild animals (aka children), and still smile through it all. This Halloween, my family decided to embrace that theme and, quite literally, be our own circus. So, naturally, I somersaulted into Goodwill for costume supplies!
Increase Financial Security in Your Community
This week, I am representing Goodwill® at the Assets Learning Conference, a biennial convening of practitioners, researchers, and advocates (that’s me) dedicated to improving the financial well-being of individuals and families. Goodwill, and you, work every day to expand opportunity and reduce poverty, which is why we’re here. So, where are we, and where do we go from here?
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Career and Financial Advice for September 2016
Learn more about social media in your job search, how to manage some common application questions, advocate for yourself and how to pick up coding skills for free.
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