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Five Tax Tips for 2019

Tax Time Saving Tax Time

Written by Lila Quintiliani · 12 February 2019

by Lila Quintiliani, AFC®, Military Saves Program Manager

Connecticut Saves Partner Spotlight

Written by Connecticut Saves · 30 January 2019

Written by Faye Griffiths-Smith, UConn Extension|Connecticut Saves

Connecticut Saves provides educational programs that benefit savers on a variety of topics, including financial literacy for young people and adults. Through America Saves, Connecticut Saves is able to further enhance its commitment to promoting the importance of saving.

5 Holiday Mistakes That Could Cost You by Darlene Aderoju

Coping With the Cost of Caregiving by Guest Blogger

How to Select the Best Health Insurance for You by Darlene Aderoju

How to Know If You Have Enough Money to Retire by Guest Blogger

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Written by Katie Bryan | November 21, 2013
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Getting Out of Debt

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

In 2004, Tonya Shelton was facing financial ruin. Barely making more than minimum wage and having lost her home to an unexpected family crisis, Shelton and her family were forced to live in a rundown hotel.

Coping with a Lost Job

Written by Katie Bryan | October 28, 2013

Aimee Shaffer worked as a Public Service News Director for radio for years until one day her employer downsized the company, resulting in hundreds of lost jobs, including Aimee’s.

Transforming “I Can’t Save” to “I Will Save”

Written by Guest Blogger | January 13, 2016

You will not believe what it took to completely change my life. About three years ago, the HR Administrator of the corporation where I worked (as a temp with no benefits) forwarded an email to me. Fifteen seconds. One small act of kindness. That's it - that's all it took!