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Across the Inland Empire, people just like you are proving you can start small and think big. Inland Empire Savers are setting financial goals, tracking their spending and taking control of their financial future. Don't wait any longer...

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Savings Strategies:

Building wealth starts when you set a goal and make a plan to reach that goal. Whatever goal you choose – whether it’s buying a car, buying a house, or getting out from under your debts – learn about proven savings strategies and get simple tips on the best ways to save. Click on the links below to learn how to:

Credit.org Finance Blog

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Practical ideas for getting out of debt, saving money, and become more knowledgeable about financial matters.

Feed the Pig

http://www.feedthepig.org
Feed the Pig helps you do just that, feed your piggy bank. You'll find helpful tools, articles, tons of tips and other resources to help you on your path to financial stability.

Inland Empire Saves Community Partners

Melinda Opperman, Coordinator
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Riverside, CA 92501
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The Basics of the FAFSA: Free Application for Student Aid

College is expensive. Thankfully, there are many ways to fund a college education, including various types of “free” money in the form of grants or scholarships. This is money you are not expected to pay back. Submitting a FAFSA is the primary tool to explore such types of funding.
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Do You Know How Your Credit Score Is Calculated?

According to a recent survey from Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and VantageScore Solutions, LLC, more than 40 percent of respondents incorrectly thought a person's age is among factors used to calculate a credit score. And only 18 percent understood that a low credit score on a typical auto loan would increase loan charges by more than $5,000.
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Savings Option for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities

By Chris Rodriguez, Director of Public Policy, National Disability Institute.

Transformation

According to the Oxford Dictionary, transformation is a “marked change in form, nature or appearance.”

There are many reasons that the impact of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and, by extension, ABLE accounts, will be transformative to millions of individuals with disabilities and their families.For children, youth, and working-age adults with disabilities, there are multiple reasons to recognize the power and potential of ABLE.
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The Building Blocks of Excellent Credit

Do you want to build excellent credit? If you are shopping for a mortgage or car loan or a credit card, simply paying your debts on time is not the only requirement to building excellent credit. Here are some other considerations:
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