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BUDGETING


MoneyEd

MoneyEd is a project of the University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service designed to improve your financial understanding of how to reduce debt, increase savings, and achieve financial stability. It is a web-based course and all handouts and worksheets may be downloaded and printed. There is a one-time registration for this program and all information submitted is strictly confidential and used for their records only. Absolutely no information will be shared with other parties. If you complete the Evaluation Form and work on at least six of the eleven articles/worksheets, you will be sent an official Certificate of Participation. http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/moneyed/

Hawaii Community Foundation

Hawai`i Community Foundation is one of the oldest community foundations in the United States. Established in 1916, the HCF seeks to inspire the spirit of giving throughout every island community by providing outstanding support and services to donors, volunteers, other nonprofit agencies, grantseekers and the community. http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawaii

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Hawaii is a non-profit community service agency that provides free advice on debt reduction and credit education. http://www.cccshawaii.org/

America Saves

This is a nationwide campaign to encourage individuals and families to save and build wealth. It is managed by the Consumer Federation of America, supported by Bank of America, and advised by other non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies. Anyone who agrees to work toward a savings goal such as homeownership, school tuition, retirement, or even debt repayment can join. http://www.AmericaSaves.org/

The Dollar Stretcher

The Dollar Stretcher website is a free website that provides you with useful ways to make the most of your money and time. It is filled with practical ideas that you can put to use right away. This sight also has links to other budgeting tools that are helpful to your quest in saving money. http://www.stretcher.com/

Annual Credit Report.com

You are entitled to receive one free credit file disclosure every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. It is your responsibility to make sure each of your reports are accurate and free of errors, so they do not prevent you from getting what you are seeking. https://www.annualcreditreport.com/

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Credit Unions on Hawaii

Did you ever want to join a credit union? Here is a site with a listing of credit unions found on Hawaii. You can review each financial institution and find the one that’s right for you. http://www.creditunionsonline.com/