BALANCE publishes a complete library of education materials on a vast array of topics. They are used in conjunction with our InfoLine service and counseling sessions, to assist in the lifelong learning process. They are also available on our client education website, www.balancepro.net.

 

Credit Reports

  • Your Credit Report
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Your Credit Score: A Potentially Powerful Number

Credit and Debt

  • Using Credit Wisely
  • Payday Loans
  • Repaying Student Loans
  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Are You In a Credit Card Crisis?
  • Bankruptcy Facts
  • How to Establish Credit
  • Minimize Your Debt: When Less Is More
  • Got Debt?
    Credit Counseling and Debt Repayment Plans Can Help
  • Opting Out of Credit Card Correspondence
  • The True Price of Credit

Housing

  • Tenants Rights
  • Using Home Equity
  • Refinancing Your Home
  • Choosing a realtor that is right for you
  • Saving for Home Ownership
  • Early Delinquency Intervention

Taxes

  • Tax Troubles
  • Estimating Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals
  • Military Service
  • Protect Your Assets While You Defend Your Country
  • The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act: What You Should Know

Fraud

  • Consumer Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Take Action! An Identity Theft Survivors Guide




 

 

Money Management and Budgeting

  • Money Management Planner
  • Financial First Aid
  • Stocks, Bonds, and Cash: The Basics
  • 101 Ways to Save Money
  • Financial Preparation for the First-Time Family
  • 15 Tips for a Financially Healthy Family
  • Easing down the salary ladder: How to make the most of a reduced paycheck
  • A PLAN for Change: How to Withstand the Financial Storm on the Horizon
  • Preparing for a Financial Setback
  • Savings - Your Key to Success
  • Plug Spending Leaks: How to Save Hundreds, One Dollar at a Time
  • Dream It and Achieve It: How to Set and Attain Financial Goals
  • Smart Shopping Pays

Planning for the Future

  • Invest in Tomorrow And Sleep Well Tonight
  • Preparing Your Finances: What to do now for your loved ones later
  • Mutual Funds
  • Roth IRA
  • A Parent's Guide to Financial Aid
  • Do you need a financial advisor?
  • Life Stages
  • Pros and Cons of Borrowing from Your Retirement Plan
  • Raising Money-Smart Kids

Misc.

  • Child and Spousal Support
  • Keeping the Peace: Restoring Financial Harmony to Your Relationships
  • Maintaining a Balanced Checking Account
  • To Buy or Rent-to-Own
  • Buying versus Leasing a Car
  • De-Stressing Debt: How to Overcome Arrears Anxiety
  • Finding Legal Help