How do I start an emergency fund?
We get it. You dropped your new phone, the dishwasher breaks, or the medical bill was more than expected. Life can throw you some curveballs and no one is immune to the impact. It’s important to make sure you’re prepared for unexpected …
How much car can I afford?
For many people the purchase of a vehicle will become a top priority in their financial goals at some point. Our counseling team is often asked about what amount is appropriate to spend on a vehicle. Here are a few questions they …
Financial Caregiving
Becoming a financial caregiver is an important decision that should not be taken lightly. Do you know what will be expected of you and how to protect yourself? The FREE Financial Caregiving course from the CCOA Financial Skills Center will help you …
New tool for planning your debt management
Approximately 80% of Americans are in debt. So while you’re not alone, most people rank reducing debt as a top priority for their money goals. Credit cards, student loans, and mortgages are all examples of debt, and CCOA’s Financial Skills Center is …
Learn and win in 2021!
You could win $100 simply by learning about budgeting, taxes, credit scores and a few other financial essentials. Visit CCOA’s Financial Skills Center to build better money skills and get a shot at a $100 gift card. You must create an account …
What is Bankruptcy Counseling?
Bankruptcy counseling is designed to give you the information you need when protecting your assets through the legal procedure of bankruptcy. While bankruptcy provides legal protections from most debt collection efforts, these protections have some long-term financial and legal consequences. Bankruptcy counseling …
Tax-Time Tips
Avoid the stress of tax season! Understanding some important terms and guidelines can help you have a smoother filing experience. The caring financial professionals at CCOA have put together a short, interactive lesson to get the insights you need to feel prepared …
Buying A Home
Now that you’ve decided to purchase a home, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the buying process! Everyone’s journey to homeownership is different, but they are some common things that every homebuyer should prepare for before they jump in. The caring financial …
Upgrade your financial brain-power in minutes.
Find out why in just 2 months over 300 people have used the CCOA Financial Skills Center to build their money smarts. We get it. Today we’re all really pressed for time It’s hard to prioritize getting the task lists tackled, emails …
How to Prevent and Recover from Unemployment Fraud
Español Unemployment fraud has been in the news a good bit since June, and the problem continues to impact households across the U.S. Recently, a colleague and her employees were hit with someone claiming benefits in their names despite all of them …
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