Financial Fitness

Accessing a path to financial security

Whether you're a parent planning for a child's education or a small business owner poised for growth, one thing's for certain --there's not much you can control about the future.  When you add the backdrop of a turbulent economy, it may be difficult to even think about making long-term plans for yourself, your family or your loved ones.
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Volume 3, Issue 1, Posted 11:25 PM, 10.28.2009

Estate planning for young families; the job you don't want to do but must

As the mother of a six-month-old daughter and an estate planning attorney, planning for the possibility you might die, become disabled or incompetent is a topic near to my heart. It’s also one I often get questions about from people who have, or are expecting, children.

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Volume 2, Issue 11, Posted 1:30 PM, 11.04.2009

Wise money moves

Are you someone who works hard, gets paid, pays bills and then wonders where all your hard earned money has gone? Here are a few money management tips from the Home Repair Resource Center: 

Money Move 1: Establish a cash reserve. You set the amount; it can be $50 or $500. This is to be used only for emergencies. If you don’t have a lump sum to start with, save small amounts until you do.

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Volume 2, Issue 10, Posted 5:05 PM, 09.21.2009

Planting your financial garden

Money . . . it can provide opportunities and it can be the source of much worry. How can you reduce the stress you feel about money? One approach is to do some thoughtful planning.

When is the last time you made a list of your goals and dreams and made a plan for achieving them? Taking this step might feel big and scary, but the process really is energizing and exciting. Developing a plan can enable you to provide for your loved ones while helping to create security for your own retirement.
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Volume 2, Issue 9, Posted 2:07 PM, 08.12.2009

Debit card 101

Debit cards can be confusing. Many rules and fees often go along with them. Home Repair Resource Center offers Debit Card Ed 101.
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Volume 1, Issue 4, Posted 3:43 PM, 06.09.2008

What is your savings score?

To determine your savings score please answer the following questions. I warn you these questions may be painful!
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Volume 1, Issue 3, Posted 4:41 PM, 04.29.2008
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March 16, 2010:
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM - Navaratri ("Nine Nights")

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - HRRC Class: Understanding Mortgages & Refinancing

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - LEADING LADIES AT HEIGHTS HIGH MIND, BODY & SOUL WELLNESS FAIR

March 17, 2010:
6:00 AM - 11:59 PM - WJCU 88.7FM St. Patrick's Day Irish Music Marathon

March 18, 2010:
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - SPEECH AND DEBATE by Stephen Karam at Dobama Theatre

March 19, 2010:
7:00 PM - Heights Youth Theatre presents "Once On This Island"

7:15 PM - 9:00 PM - Voltimand and Cornelius Are Dead, Too: OddyFest #19

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

8:00 PM - Tetelestai

March 20, 2010:
12:00 AM - 2:15 PM - Community Home Remodeling Fair

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - HRRC Rehab Open House

2:00 PM - Heights Youth Theatre presents "Once On This Island"

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

8:00 PM - Tetelestai

March 21, 2010:
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

3:00 PM - Tetelestai

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - WESTERN RESERVE CHORALE WINTER CONCERT

March 22, 2010:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - HRRC Workshop: PVC Drain Lines

March 23, 2010:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - HRRC Class: Avoiding Mortgage Delinquency

March 24, 2010:
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Trade Show Networking: Make a Difference, Leave an Impression

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Heights Parent Center Family-School Connection Women's Roundtable

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Jeff Milchen, of the American Independent Business Alliance, to speak

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Driving Mr. Klezmer

March 25, 2010:
8:30 AM - Business Workshop: Strength In Numbers

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - Free Music Together Demonstration Class!

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

March 26, 2010:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Yoga & Sexuality 2-part workshop with Atmadarshan (Laura Santoro)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

March 27, 2010:
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Yoga & Sexuality 2nd day of a 2-part Workshop with Atmadarshan (Laura Santoro)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Kirtan at Atma Center

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

March 28, 2010:
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Yoga Movie Night

7:30 PM - Heights Chamber Orchestra Concert

7:30 PM - Heights Chamber Orchestra,

March 29, 2010:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - HRRC Workshop: Faucets & Toilets

March 30, 2010:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - HRRC Class: Home Maintenance for Home Buyers

April 1, 2010:
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

April 2, 2010:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - On Christianity: OddyFest #20

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

April 3, 2010:
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam

April 4, 2010:
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - SPEECH & DEBATE by Stephen Karam