Financial Literacy Blog: Budgeting on a Fixed Income

Hello from The Arc NW! When facilitating financial workshops, I am frequently asked “How can I budget on a fixed income.” Well, anybody with income can create a budget (aka Spending Plan). Actually, you can also create a budget based on anticipated income. This is called an Anticipatory Spending Plan or Budget. I’ll discuss the [...]

By |2021-08-17T04:28:49+00:00August 17th, 2021|News & Events|Comments Off on Financial Literacy Blog: Budgeting on a Fixed Income

More Ways to Save: Decrease Spending and Employer-Sponsored Retirement Account 7.2021

Hello from The Arc NW, I hope everyone had a safe 4th of July holiday. Holidays are usually a time when we spend more money than usual, so let’s continue to explore more ways to save money. Two ways to save money that requires minimal physical effort are decrease spending on nonessentials (things that we [...]

By |2024-08-23T17:28:58+00:00July 14th, 2021|News & Events|Comments Off on More Ways to Save: Decrease Spending and Employer-Sponsored Retirement Account 7.2021

Financial Literacy Blog: Where to Save

Hello from The Arc NW, In previous posts, I have discussed Spending Plans (Budgets), Tracking Spending, Needs vs. Wants and Saving. Let’s just say that you are sticking to your Spending Plan, and now have money to save because you have decreased your spending and/or increased your income. You are determined to have better money [...]

By |2022-04-07T13:01:28+00:00June 2nd, 2021|News & Events|Comments Off on Financial Literacy Blog: Where to Save

The Arc NW seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator

The Arc NW seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator This is a 10-hour/month contractual position to assist with marketing publications and social media presence where you can learn about marketing, SEO and AGENCY BACKLINKS as well.  This position is suitable for a student or someone with a background in marketing, graphic design, communications, or related field.  [...]

By |2024-07-12T01:38:19+00:00May 27th, 2021|News & Events|Comments Off on The Arc NW seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator

Financial Literacy Blog – The Importance of Saving

Hello from The Arc NW, In previous posts, I’ve discussed developing a Spending Plan (previously referred to as a budget), tracking spending and focusing on the things you need so that you have money to save and pay all your bills on time. Now, let’s take a little more time to talk about saving. Why is it important [...]

By |2024-04-23T22:54:12+00:00May 3rd, 2021|News & Events|Comments Off on Financial Literacy Blog – The Importance of Saving

Financial Literacy Blog – Spending and Saving

Hello from The Arc NW, The launch of our first series of financial literacy workshops was held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. The workshop facilitator, Toccia Hill, (Financial Center Manager, at Bank of America) presented information on Spending and Saving. We’d like to say “thank you” to those who attended, and we appreciate your participation and [...]

By |2021-05-03T19:20:32+00:00May 3rd, 2021|News & Events|Comments Off on Financial Literacy Blog – Spending and Saving
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