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Landra’s Story

Last fall, Talia did a seminar on “Teaching Your Kids about Money” at a local Head Start meeting. Landra was in attendance, eager to learn and to share with the other parents in the class. “Originally, I attended the presentation because … Continue reading

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Partner Spotlight: Bradley Angle House

Last month, Money Smart week swept the nation. Financial education was all the buzz as organizations across the country hosted events that helped people develop money management skills. One of these events was Make Change Now!, a day full of … Continue reading

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Rachell’s Story

One day last summer Rachell received a letter in the mail from the Ways to Work program at Metropolitan Family Service inviting her to apply for Innovative Changes (IC$) Women’s Borrower Support Group (WBSG). The WBSG, a new program of … Continue reading

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Spotlight: Misha Staggs

If you’ve ever called our office, you will most likely recognize the bubbly voice on the other end of the line as Misha Staggs, our Office Administrator. Misha came on board to Innovative Changes in July 2011. Before that we … Continue reading

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Anita’s Story

Anita came to Innovative Changes (IC$) in June 2010.  She had been struggling to pay her bills and make rent every month. For a while, she was in a cycle of taking out payday loans. The final straw came when … Continue reading

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Partner Spotlight: Economic Fairness Oregon

Recently, Angela Martin got a call from someone claiming that they were an “expert” and could reduce her mortgage interest rate to 2%. As an “afterthought” he divulged that the company would charge her over $2,000 for the paperwork and … Continue reading

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Dare to Save: Ronda Wagner, Unitus Community Credit Union

Sometimes, a dare from a mother is all it takes to help you achieve a savings goal.  Ronda Wagner’s mom encouraged her to cook and bake.  As she reached the point of having her own kitchen, Ronda’s mom informed her … Continue reading

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What Does Savings Mean to You?: Part 4

 

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Save It Before You See It!: Interview with Albert Passadore

Albert Passadore’s mom set up his savings account early in his life.  By the time he was seven or eight he was adding to it himself.  “I use to do chores in the summer to earn money, and I loved … Continue reading

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What Does Savings Means to You? Part 3

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