Volume 15, Issue 4                                                                                                                                               May, 2014

                            
Associate Director, Financial Education and Wellness 
University of Maryland Baltimore
 

Graduation time is just around the corner. To help college students and their parents prepare for new financial challenges, CCCS recently spoke with Tisa Silver Canady, Associate Director of Financial Education and Wellness at University of Maryland Baltimore. Here is her advice:   View full article.

Jim Godfrey          
Jim Godfrey                            
President & CEO, CCCS of Maryland and Delaware

 

When college students walk across the stage this spring, they'll carry more than just a diploma with them into the world. Many will leave school owing a substantial amount on student loans.  If you or someone in your family is in this situation, now is the time to set up a system for managing and repaying this debt.  View full article.

 

                   


 

When Bessie Bailey was growing up, she lived in a community where the women worked together to teach their children important life lessons. She says, "They taught me to strive for excellence, treat people the way you want to be treated, and make sure you acquire a good education so you can provide for yourself and your family." Bessie took these lessons to heart and has strived to put them into practice throughout her life. View full article. 

 

          
  

Do you ever wish you were more financially informed?  If so, you're on the road to financial success, because the more you know, the more likely you are to make wise money decisions. But learning is just the first step to becoming informed. To use what you know, you also need a plan and practice applying the skills you've gained. That's why CCCS of Maryland and Delaware now offers financial coaching.  View full article.  

                  
Final Resources
 
Free Reverse Mortgage Advice -  CCCS has just received a grant that allows us to provide free reverse mortgage counseling. This service normally runs $125 per session but will be available at no charge as long as we have funding. If you're 62 years of age or older and plan to stay in your home for an extended period, this option may help you cover expenses. To learn more, call us at 1-866-731-8486..
 

Especially for CCCS of MD & DE clients

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[email protected] / 410-357-0614
  
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