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Family Credit Counseling Service or FCCS is hosting a money matter education program called Money Problems, which aims to inform consumers about financial management. The financial education show will be aired on CAN-TV21 every Monday evening at 8pm.

Here are the programs’ upcoming show:

- April 30, General Money Management
             Guest:  Michael McAuliffe

- May 7, Living Within Your Means
             Guest:  Heidi Berardi

For more information about the Money Problems show, call Kevin Smith at 312-263-1505.

via Businesswire

Most people find it easier to earn more than spending less. Earning more allows them to satisfy all their wants and needs while spending less could force them to make severe lifestyle changes…which no one really wants if it’s going to take away their luxuries. Unfortunately for them, spending less – and not earning more – is what will get them wealthy and set for life.

Here are several ways for you to help you spend less and make do with what you’re earning.

Tip #1 Income Equals Necessities, Savings, and Frivolous Expenses
All the money you earn, whether it comes from your work, the business you have on the sides, part-time gigs, or the prizes you’ve won from the lottery, should be considered as your income, and there is a simple but exact formula on how to allocate it properly. Continue reading →

Couch potatoes, hear ye!

On Monday, TV Turnoff Week will start. It will run from April 23 to 29, 2007.

Its goal is…

Empowering people to take control of technology and not letting technology take control of them so they can live healthier lives.

To support this movement, you can either join and be a network organizer or give.

Like Sharon Sarmiento, from whom I got this announcement, I’m not a fan of TV myself. Except for Watching Grey’s Anatomy and Discovery Channel I consider many of the shows inconducive to a healthy and productive life. So participating with TV Turnoff Week or even TV Turnoff Month, if there’s one. :-D  

Although it might not save you a large amount of money since you can only save $5 to $15 (according to the General Electric Energy Cost Calculator) yearly depending on the size of your TV if you do TV Turnoff Week at least once a month, it will lead you into getting more worthwhile things done for your yourself, family or friends.

Instability in the economy has led to a considerable decline in consumer confidence. According to the Conference Board, the consumer confidence index fell 4 points from the previous month. The confidence drop was attributed to several factors, including the increasing gasoline prices and rising subprime mortgage rates. Consumers are also expecting inflation rates to rise within the next 12 months.

The decrease in confidence prompted the US stocks to experience losses. The dollar also slipped against the euro after the report was announced. Continue reading →