Resources

Personal Finance Made Easy Course

Family Credit Management began teaching classes on basic yet vital money management principles which are included in this book. You can expect to learn about:

• Establishing goals
  
• Creating a spending plan
  
• Ways to realistically save money
  
• How to manage your bank accounts properly
  
• How to begin investing
  

100 Small Ways to Save BIG

Every day you make many decisions about how to spend your money. Whether you’re grocery shopping, driving to work, paying bills or just watching TV, there are small things you can do to spend less. This booklet has 100 ways to help you start saving money today!

When you save money on everyday expenses, you’ll be able to buy things that really matter to you. Look out for the tips with stars next to them- these can help you save really BIG. Think of all the better uses for that money!

Think carefully about each tip and decide if it’s something you can commit to doing. Download this booklet, use the check boxes to keep track of your goals and have more for the things you want.

Stop. Think. Save!

Saving money is your road to freedom – the less you spend on things you don't need, the more you get to spend on things you really want. Stop, Think, Save is about helping you set priorities, choose your expenses, and save that money you don't spend.

Check out ways to bring a new perceptive to your spending and saving and request free tools to help you meet your goals in everyday life.

Resume Review Service

Are you trying to find a new job? Upload your resume and our hiring professionals will review it and provide valuable feedback to help you get more interviews!

Kathryn & Elizabeth Go Shopping

We created our children's book, Kathryn & Elizabeth Go Shopping, to help parents begin teaching their kids about money. It may seem difficult to start, but your guidance is the key to their future financial stability and success. Check out the book and it's website for some tips on how to get the conversation started and how to bring teachable moments into your everyday life.

Personal Spending Plan

Everyone wants to save money, whether it’s for retirement, your child’s college education, or for fun reasons like taking vacations….but the question is how?

What you need to have is a household spending plan. The goal of successful financial management is having your money do for you what YOU want it to do.

Using this Personal Spending Plan, you will determine what your goals are, what you are currently spending and how you can make small adjustments to make your spending cater to your goals. You will be surprised by what small changes you can start making in your daily life to reach big results!

Financial Calculators

We all need a little help figuring out things sometimes. All the numbers that go into your spending plan, figuring out how to save, totaling up your debt-it can be overwhelming! To make all of this a little easier, FCM has a wealth of financial calculators at your disposal. Just a few of our popular calculators include:

• Rolldown Your Credit Card Debt
  
• Should My Spouse Work?
  
• Student Spending Calculator
  
• Retirement Planner
  
• Rent vs. Buy
  
• Mortgage Savings Calculator
  

Check out the entire list for help with spending, savings ideas, retirement as well as auto and home planning.

Steps You Can Take Financially During Covid-19

When you are facing a financial crisis, life can feel out of control. But there are some things you can and should do to regain control- and the quicker, the better. This is the time to cut unnecessary expenses and look for new ways to generate income.

What to do: Stay calm and try to stay positive. We are all dealing with this crisis worldwide. Let’s talk to the experts and create a solid plan to help weather the storm.

Download our free guide filled with helpful tips and information on how to protect yourself and take control financially during these unprecedented times.