October is here, and with it comes Energy Awareness Month! As costs continue to rise, being aware of your energy use is more important than ever. This month, take the time to reflect on your at-home energy consumption and consider ten simple steps to lower your energy bills. Unplug electronics that are not in use.
Emergencies can strike without warning, and being unprepared can lead to unnecessary stress and danger. For National Preparedness Month, focus on four steps to prepare for disasters: crafting an effective action plan, assembling a comprehensive disaster kit, organizing crucial documents, and starting an emergency savings account. First, create an action plan. You don’t want to
A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes for the distribution of your property, guardianship of your minor children, and the executor of your estate. Without a will, decisions about your estate are left in the hands of judges or state officials. Secure your legacy today -- make a will in six
The Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile (eBus) pulled into Reid's Valley View Apartments in the Beekman Corridor on May 22. The 40' customized mobile classroom equipped with internet-accessible workstations was staffed by Fifth Third Bank employees, ready to help residents get a better understanding of how banking works. Annually, WIN partners with Fifth Third
“There’s not a day that goes by that I wonder, how did God give me everything I needed in this house? This to me is a miracle,” said 65-year-old Mark Stenson. In less than a year, Stenson changed his financial reality from “living disability check to disability check” to having financial stability. At 58, the
Thanks to your support, a lot was accomplished in 2023. We completed construction on and sold our 20th home in College Hill to a first-time homebuyer. New housing development opportunities are in the works, including a new rehab in South Cumminsville and WIN’s Near Net Zero Urban Village. Volunteers have been hard at work preparing
Is your financial house in order? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has some great tips on helping you have control of your finances during financial awareness month. You can determine your financial health by finding the answers to these questions: What are your sources of income? Do you know how you spend your money?
“Shawn’s goal after nursing school was to buy a home. The mother of three young children was tired of renting and paying someone else’s mortgage,” said Tammy Edwards, WIN’s HUD-certified housing counselor. The two met in October of 2023 after Shawn had attended WIN’s homebuyer class. It was there that she learned that WIN provided
Sixty-four percent of Americans receive a tax refund. What can you do with yours? The FDIC offers some options that can help you meet your short and long-term goals. Many people use tax refunds to make large purchases they might not have the cash for at other times of the year. A refund can also
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to do things like open accounts, steal your tax refund, or file fake health insurance claims. There are simple steps that you can take to reduce the risk of it happening to you. Here are five tips from the Federal Trade Commission
