Financial Sustainability
Take steps to make you and your family financially sustainable.
Financial sustainability is a series of steps you can take to make sure you've saved enough and spent wisely for your lifestyle.
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21 Days to Fiscal Fitness.
Save for a rainy day. Experts now recommend saving up to 8 months worth of bills.
Know your credit score. This is your purchasing power, where higher scores mean lower interest rates on loans and credit cards.
Plan for retirement. Odds are, you haven't saved enough, especially with inflation, rising medical costs and the possibility of long term care. Find out how much you should save.
Purchase responsibly. Impulse buying and sales racks often result in you wasting your hard earned money.
Save for the big things. If you've got kids going to college or big vacations planned, save ahead to avoid relying on credit cards or loans, which add interest to your expenses.
Make a will. Sure, you can't take it with you, but you can have a say in who gets what.
Ways To Go Green
- Go Paperless: Stop receiving statements and bills in the mail. It's safer for you, and the environment.
- Pay Bills Online: It's safer and costs less. Buy Green: Look for energy efficient, planet-friendly products. And bring your own bag.
- Cut Costs: Switch to CFC bulbs, turn off appliances and electronic devices when not in use. Conserve water. Recycle. Watch your utility bills drop.
- Drive Less: Combine errands. Ride your bike or walk. Take public transportation. Share a ride with a friend, coworker or fellow traveler. Save on gas.
- Shop Local: Buy locally made food and products. Support your local farmers market and businesses. Grow your own food. Reduce the miles it takes for a meal to reach your plate.
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