Credit union benefits beat banks hands down. Learn how credit union benefits can help you achieve your goals. Credit unions have transformed since the Federal Credit Union Act was signed in 1934.…
In this post, I discuss the meaning of boycotts and buycotts and how you can use your power as a consumer to support your cause. My husband plays in a community orchestra.…
This post is about how to nudge people into better financial decisions. Years ago, I worked at a Fortune 500 company, which provided an excellent 401k match. Put a percentage of your…
In this post, you’ll find out what websites provide cruelty-free brands of yarn, including cruelty-free wool that is not produced by mulesing. I include links to manufacturers striving to provide these products…
Using Cruelty-Free Yarn During the Pandemic I bet I'm not the only one going through their stash during the quarantine. I have to multitask when I watch TV and since we are…
Are you concerned with the impact of purchasing on people and the environment? With a thoughful approach you can be an everyday consumer activist. The word activism probably brings to mind a picture of people lobbying their elected officials or marching in the streets. What does a consumer activist do? Consumer activism may sound like a different animal, but in reality, it is a social justice cause, and lobbying and protesting are two methods to help consumers. But it is much more than that.
How to Use Your Stuff to Make the World a Better Place Just north of me is the Museum of Appalachia, created by John Rice Irwin. As I browsed the recreation of…
Did you know your wallet has power? You can be a consumer activist every time you consider a purchase. From choosing not to buy to understanding how companies create their goods and…
Learn the difference between a credit union and a bank. Then take the next step and become a member and build your financial capability.
Take care in your purchasing. And even if you take a thoughtful approach you may end up with a lemon. Learn to exercise your consumer rights.
How to Choose Cruelty-Free Yarn My sister-in-law taught me how to crochet. Penny is skilled in many crafts, so I was lucky to have her guide me. She started with three colors…
In this post, I feature activist Jenny Arthur, who has a passion for helping at a terrible time - the death of a loved one. She has served as a local president…