
Take Charge Quick Tips
Financial expert Ryan C. Mack offers quick tips to help you save money, protect your credit, boost your tax refund and more. If you have a topic you’d like us to address, email us at TakeCharge@1199Funds.org.
Tips on Saving
No-Spend Day
Once a month challenge yourself to not spend a dollar on anything.
Pack Your Lunch
Take those savings and put them in your retirement account.
Tips on Credit
Write Out Your Debt
So you can pay off your debt.
Pay More Than the Minimum
Pay less interest to credit card companies and put that money towards your savings.
Check Your Credit Report
Free at www.annualcreditreport.com.
More Tips
Earned Income Tax Credit
Free money! Visit our Earned Income Tax Credit page to find out more.
Retirement
The 3-legged stool of retirement: Pension benefits, Social Security benefits and your savings.
Audio: Take Charge of Your Finances
Empowerment through financial literacy starts in your mind.
Update Your Beneficiaries
Who will you leave your money to?
Know Your Net Worth
Your assets minus your liabilities.
