April is Financial Literacy Month
Our friends at the Jump$tart Coalition have studied financial education in schools, and have found that only 12% of high school graduates learn about money management in school. That means our mission...
View ArticleFinancial Literacy Month brings Tax Time Advice
It’s tax time again, and as always, we urge taxpayers to carefully consider their plans for their tax refunds. As a credit counseling agency, we want to see people pay down debts with their refunds; it...
View ArticleMajority of Children View Their Mother as Uncomfortable Managing Money
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (“NFCC”) recently surveyed peoples’ opinions of their mother’s personal finance skills. An overwhelming majority, 67 percent, saw their mother as either...
View ArticleStart Your Budget Right with Financial Calculators
We stress budgeting with all of our clients, and with the community at large. Financial calculators are a great way to start out on the right foot when creating a budget.We have over 30 financial...
View ArticleYou Could Win $500 by Signing up for Text Messages from Inland Empire Saves
Springboard is a campaign partner with America Saves, and this month you have a chance to win a cash prize if you sign up for America Saves’ text message tips and reminders.We know it can be hard to...
View ArticleHelping friends & family during their economic issues
Many consumers feel uncomfortable seeking professional help with their financial problems. They might ask friends and family for the kind of debt counseling advice Springboard offers, but when they go...
View ArticleHow to stop living paycheck-to-paycheck
A recent survey from Bankrate.com found that 76% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck, leaving 3 out of 4 of us without emergency savings in the bank to help us through difficult...
View ArticleHow Does Consumer Credit Card Debt Affect the Economy?
We’re often told a lot of statistics about debt in our economy. For example, it’s said the average consumer owes $9,000 in debt to credit card companies. Unfortunately, these statistics often lack...
View ArticleFinancial Goals Examples and Tips
When we counsel people to better manage their personal finances, a primary concern is helping them set good financial goals. Examples of financial goals can be a useful way to help spur someone’s...
View ArticleCreate a Personal Finance Yearly Budget
Generally, our budgeting courses focus on monthly calculations. We guide you to tracking your spending each month and making sure your income meets all of your financial obligations. With monthly rent...
View ArticleConsumer Spending is Changing, and So Should Your Budget
Mary Meeker of KPCB (Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers) releases an annual report on internet trends. She points out a lot of interesting statistics, and this year one set of figures stands out as...
View ArticleMilitary Members Face Unique Challenges
Springboard is part of a national effort, through the NFCC (National Foundation for Credit Counseling), to provide active military members with the assistance and education they need to manage their...
View ArticleBreadwinner Moms can Overcome Financial Challenges
Springboard is an NFCC member agency, and as such we participate in their Sharpen Your Financial Focus™ program. Recently this program was surveyed by Ohio State University (OSU) and found that 63% of...
View ArticleIt’s National my Social Security Week
my Social Security Week is designed to help every American plan for the future. Since all workers are paying into Social Security, it’s a good idea to create a secure my Social Security account. Find...
View ArticleBeat the Heat Without Burning Through Your Bank Account
The dog days of summer are here, and like most everything, they can cost you. Here are some 12 quick tips for getting through the hottest part of the year without blowing your budget:Use air...
View Article10 Basic Rules of Money Management
We’ve been helping people be more financially responsible for over 40 years now. We’ve boiled some of our most common advice down to 10 essential rules:PLAN YOUR FUTURE – Plan for the future, major...
View ArticleDon’t Be Spooked By Financial Decisions
Halloween tricks or treats come along only once a year, but the consequences of financial decisions usually last far past the next spooky holiday. Options that seem good on the surface, if not handled...
View ArticleNow is the Time to Create a Holiday Spending Plan
Our friends at Military Saves pointed out that holiday sales are predicted to increase by 3.7 percent this year. That might be a good thing for the economy, but spending more is not something you...
View Article29 Food Buying Tips
With big family dinners during the holidays, spending wisely on food can be the difference between making it through the holidays with savings intact or having to take on new debt.Here are 29 tips for...
View Article21 Smart Spending and Money Saving Tips for the Holidays
Every year, our credit counseling services get busy because consumers who overspend during the holidays resolve to conquer their debt. We’re glad to hear from them, and we’re always here to help, but...
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