Celebrate National Financial Freedom Day with Judy Woods at Operation HOPE!
Are you ready to take control of your finances and work towards achieving financial freedom? National Financial Freedom Day is the perfect time to start on your journey towards financial independence.
Judy Woods, a HUD-certified financial counselor and financial wellbeing coach with Operation HOPE, located in the Central Library in downtown Birmingham, is here to help you every step of the way. Make an appointment with Judy today by emailing judy.woods@operationhope.org or calling (205) 478-0557.
It’s important to assess your current financial situation and understand where you stand. With the average household debt in America at $104,215 and the average income at $143,390, it’s clear that many Americans are facing a challenging debt-to-income ratio. But with the right guidance and strategies, you can work towards financial freedom.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving financial freedom, but there are some key steps you can take to get started. Here are 10 steps to help you on your journey:
1. Understand where you are at financially.
2. View money positively and as a tool for achieving your goals.
3. Pay yourself first by saving a portion of your income.
4. Spend less and prioritize your expenses.
5. Focus on buying experiences rather than material things.
6. Work on reducing or paying off your debt.
7. Invest in your future and your long-term financial goals.
8. Meet with a financial coach like Judy Woods to create a personalized plan.
9. Stay on track with your car payments and other financial obligations.
10. Review and revise your budget regularly to stay on top of your finances.
Throughout the month of July, Judy will be hosting financial freedom building activities, including workshops on homebuyer education, budgeting for back-to-school expenses, and one-on-one coaching for credit and money management. Judy has valuable resources on down payment assistance and closing costs to help you achieve your financial goals.
Don’t wait any longer to start working towards financial freedom. Make an appointment with Judy Woods at Operation HOPE today and take the first step towards a brighter financial future. Remember, as one HOPE program participant said, “Judy is the best. Anybody that hasn’t should check her out.”
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