Making and Using a Budget
Find action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in making and using a budget.
Economic mobility is a core aspect of improving family well-being. Economic well-being is the extent to which a family feels financially stable and has hopes for the future. It also means families have knowledge of and access to the financial resources and opportunities they need to promote their children’s healthy development and make the best decisions for themselves.
Review materials to help you support families in developing and making progress toward their economic mobility goals.
Find action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in making and using a budget.
Explore action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in accessing public benefits.
Find action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in paying bills.
Review action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in filing taxes and accessing tax credits.
Find action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in building savings.
Discover action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in buying a car.
Find action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in buying a home.
Explore action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in saving for education.
Discover action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in saving for retirement.
Review action steps, conversation cues, and resources for families to support them in understanding credit reports and scores.
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