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7 ways to teach your kids to how to handle money
By Alicia Kellebrew NFCC Certified Financial Professional As a part of my job I am given the great honor and privilege to meet and talk to people from all backgrounds and walks of life-in fact that is...
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7 ways to help your kids become good money managers
By Alicia Kellebrew NFCC Certified Financial Professional The Village Financial Resource Center I recently had the chance to spend a lot of time with middle school kids (between ages 12 and 15). I...
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Money and kids: How the ‘Real World Camp’ teaches students about living in...
Alicia Kellebrew, The Village Financial Resource Center In my last blog post about teaching kids about money management, I mentioned the “Real World Camp” event that happens in both Fargo and...
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How does a certified financial professional respond to job loss in her family?
By Terri Heinen NFCC Certified Financial Professional The Village Financial Resource Center Two weeks ago we were notified that my husband’s employer, a large printing company , was going to close the...
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Christmas in July? It could save you money … big time!
Click to read the full article on our website. Did last year’s holiday shopping bust your budget? You’re not alone. According to a Gallup poll, the average American ponied up $96 each day in December...
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Consumers don’t need make-believe Halloween fears since real financial fears...
Scary costumes and haunted houses can be fun one night of the year, but dealing with real-life financial fears on a daily basis is no treat. However, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling®...
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How to fight fair to resolve conflict
How you spend your money is just one of the things on which you and your spouse will disagree. You are bound to have different viewpoints about a variety of topics, so it’s important to learn how to...
View ArticleSharing Credit Card with a Parent can be Risky
Think twice before becoming an authorized user on your parents’ credit cards — even if you are handling their finances for them. If they have great credit, being an authorized user can help raise your...
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The Art of Bartering in the Modern Age
By Alicia Kellebrew, NFCC Certified Financial Professional The Village Financial Resource Center I have been accused of being somewhat of a “throwback.” I can’t help but see a lot of value in the way...
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