This month, I am going to kickstart a new recurring series: Volunteer Profiles.  I’d like to highlight some of our most dedicated volunteers and tell their stories, especially why they are passionate about financial education. As CARE grows and our volunteer base evolves, we feel it’s important to record and highlight the stories of many … Continue reading Tammy’s Take: Volunteer Profile Series: Joanne Stutz (CARE Kansas City) →

College graduates across the country are looking to the future now that graduation season is over. There are also looking at how to pay their student loans. It is estimated, that the average student graduates with $29,000 of student loan debt. You may have seen the story in the news about billionaire Robert F. Smith … Continue reading Tammy’s Take: America’s Student Loan Crisis →

My student loan story is full of numbers: May 17, 2015. June 27, 2037. $81,974.62. $77,606.98. $978. $655. 8.93% 6.74%. $111,400. 258. 761. Each of these numbers and dates holds significance and importance for me. They will follow me throughout my life as I tell my personal story of going to college, but my story … Continue reading My Student Loan Story →