Spring Cleaning: Get your Financial House in Order 
It's that time of year when we clean out our closets, spruce up the yard, and tidy up the household messes left over from spending a LONG Michigan winter indoors. But have you thought about tidying up your finances before the warm weather arrives? Here are a few things you can do for a fresh, clean financial start this spring
Review your credit report and clean up messes. If you have small balances that can be paid off, it may be a good time to get rid of them for good. Your credit report will be neater and easier to manage.
Do some shopping. Spring is a great time to add a colorful new accessory to your wardrobe or maybe you're planning a trip to the nursery to help you bring some color to your yard. These are great ideas to help get you in the mood for warmer weather, but it's also a good idea to revisit your insurance policies, and shop around to find the best rates for other services you use. The money you save could help you pay for that spring wardrobe or help you start saving for that summer vacation.
Clear out the clutter. Having financial accounts often means having a lot of paperwork around. Spring is a great time to go through the paper you have been saving for tax and record keeping purposes and get rid of what you don't need. Make sure to keep thorough records, but be sure to securely dispose of or destroy what you no longer need. If you really want to cut down on the clutter, consider switching to a paperless account where records are kept online. |
Get Ready for Money Smart Week!
For the fourth consecutive year, The Center for Financial Health is proud to partner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to offer Money Smart Week, a national campaign designed to bring awareness to financial health issues. Money smart week will run from April 20-27th during which the Center will host several events at the Capital Area District Library and at the Ingham County Health and Human Services building at 5303 S. Cedar Rd. in Lansing. Events will include opportunities to learn more about your personal finance and an interactive scavenger hunt with the chance to win an iPad. If you are interested in learning more about personal finance during this exciting week, check out our online calendar or visit moneysmartweek.org |
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Meet the Center for Financial Health's Newest Counselor
The Center for Financial Health proudly announces Jonathon Bailey as the Center's newest certified housing counse lor. Having spent years working with various non-profit and human services programs in the Lansing area, Jonathon brings a deep knowledge of the local resources and programs available to help individuals and families which will be an asset to the Center's pre-purchase counseling and education program
Jonathan spent a week receiving his MSHDA counseling certification in March and returned to the office to find his schedule completely booked, but Jonathon was up to the challenge and dove right in. Pre-purchase and rental counseling will be Jonathon's specialty, and based on the activity at the Center, home buying in Lansing is in full swing. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a homeowner, please contact us at the Center to schedule a class and a one-on-one counseling session with Jonathon.
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Think Owning a Beautiful Home is Out of Your Reach? Join the Club!
In April, the Center for Financial Health will release its newest opportunity for potential homebuyers. Anyone interested in owning a home now or in the future will be able to enroll in the Center's one-of-a-kind Homebuyer's Club. Participants will receive a bundle of free services valued at $400 to help them achieve their goal of homeownership. Follow us on Facebook and check our website for more details and to find out how you can become a member of the Homebuyer's club. |
