MEMBER PROFILE

Rima Shamieh

My IDA [Individual Development Account] experience was just incredible. I saved a few bucks every week and after a year, I had a savings account with $3,000 in it! And I'm glad that the MoneyWise class was required, because it really helped me develop a healthier relationship with money. So many of the skills I learned in class seemed so obvious, but I never thought/knew how to do them until we went over them in class. For example, tracking my spending made a HUGE difference in how I now spend money. Also, the exercises in the beginning when we explored our relationships with money - I discovered I'm a carefree, spirited, impulsive spender. It helps to put a name on things.

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TWO WAYS TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL COUNSELING, BOTH FREE!

We're pleased to announce two FREE services to assist members with financial counseling and education. Our goal is to give the tools necessary for you to become financially self-sufficient. Our hope is that these services will assist you in any way possible to meet your financial goals.

1. We are partnering with BALANCE, a confidential financial counseling and education service. This service, available by phone, and absolutely FREE to members, works with members to help them get their finances back into balance.