Spending and Saving Resources
Are you in a saving and spending crisis? Or maybe you’re just looking to go deeper into this topic? There are many free and low-cost resources available to help you. Here are a few:
2-1-1
Just as you would call 9-1-1 in an emergency, you can call 2-1-1 (www.211.org) from anywhere in North America using your phone or computer to speak to a specialist in your community who can help you find a variety of free services including:
- Disaster and emergency help
- Housing and food assistance
- Employment and education opportunities
- Help starting a business
- Help for special groups such as veterans and victims of domestic abuse
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Get free or low-cost counseling to help you get out of a financial crisis or improve your money management. Visit www.nfcc.org or call 1-800-388-2227 to connect with these and other types of financial guidance:
- Debt counseling
- Bankruptcy counseling
- Homeownership counseling
- Reverse mortgage counseling
- Student loan debt counseling
America Saves
Get help reaching your saving goals with tools and inspiration from America Saves.
American Savings Education Council (ASEC)—ChooseToSave.org
Visit www.ChooseToSave.org/calculators to calculate savings goals, savings potential, compound interest, earnings from potential investments and more.