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.

Once a month challenge yourself to not spend a dollar on anything.

Take those savings and put them in your retirement account.

So you can pay off your debt.

Pay less interest to credit card companies and put that money towards your savings.

Free money! Visit our Earned Income Tax Credit page to find out more.

The 3-legged stool of retirement: Pension benefits, Social Security benefits and your savings.

Empowerment through financial literacy starts in your mind.

Who will you leave your money to?

Your assets minus your liabilities.